Process Leader

Affinity Petcare; Mantova; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international petfood company is seeking a Process Leader for their Mantova plant. This role focuses on refining manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and uphold quality standards. Candidates should have a strong background in process engineering and experience in coaching teams. Fluency in Italian and English is essential. The position offers significant responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Servizi

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Professional development opportunities

Celebration and fun

Competenze

• Significant experience in a process-oriented role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in coaching and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is required.

Mansioni

• Develop a loss map for cell production lines to achieve operational targets.
• Contribute to daily operational performance meetings and support structured gap analysis.
• Implement and monitor quality standards during process improvements.
• Facilitate training and skill development in problem-solving and process standardization.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless process implementation.

Conoscenze

Problem-Solving & Analysis

Coaching & Leadership

Technical Expertise

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or Technical Degree

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Your role

We are looking for a Process Leader for our plant in Mantova, who will be responsible for refining manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, and upholding a commitment to excellence. This role involves sustaining and guiding the Cell Manager in deploying Manufacturing Excellence capabilities and acting as a key resource for diagnosing and resolving process-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize output. The specialist will work to transition teams from reactive problem-solving to proactive loss prevention and process optimization.

Your role

We are looking for a Process Leader for our plant in Mantova, who will be responsible for refining manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, and upholding a commitment to excellence. This role involves sustaining and guiding the Cell Manager in deploying Manufacturing Excellence capabilities and acting as a key resource for diagnosing and resolving process-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize output. The specialist will work to transition teams from reactive problem-solving to proactive loss prevention and process optimization.

What You Will Do

• Process Improvement & Loss Elimination: Develop a loss map for cell production lines and define a masterplan to achieve operational targets, with a focus on Autonomous Maintenance (AM) implementation, Change Over optimization, and problem-solving capabilities development. Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes by proposing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and quality.
• Performance Management & Coaching: Contribute to daily operational performance meetings by supporting structured gap analysis and addressing systematic countermeasures. Actively coach team members on loss analysis, standard completion and compliance, and promote a "Run-To-Target" culture.
• Quality & Safety: Implement and monitor quality standards during process improvements and AM activities. Lead structured problem-solving initiatives to drive root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA) and eliminate defects. Ensure all process improvement initiatives align with safety standards and support the integration of safe practices into maintenance and process tasks.
• Training & Development: Facilitate training and skill development in problem-solving, AM practices, defect handling, and process standardization. Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel on new processes and adjustments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Cell Manager, Line Leaders, Maintenance and Reliability teams, and other internal departments to ensure seamless process implementation and optimization.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of process changes, test results, and production data. Oversee and drive the systematic deployment of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) methodologies and loss gap analysis, ensuring corrective actions are executed efficiently.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A High School Diploma or Technical Degree is required.
• Experience: Significant experience in a process-oriented role within a manufacturing environment is essential. Proven experience as a Process Engineer or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is also required. The role demands proven success in coaching and leading process improvement initiatives at the cell or departmental level.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Problem-Solving & Analysis: Deep process expertise and a strong analytical approach are necessary. The candidate must have the capability to deploy structured problem-solving methods to address and prevent process issues, along with deep expertise in structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA). Demonstrated ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions is also a key requirement.
  • Coaching & Leadership: Proven ability to coach and develop teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is a must. The role requires acting as a role model for operational standard compliance and a zero-loss mindset.
  • Technical Expertise: Experience in conducting loss gap analysis, standardizing operational processes, and deploying an Autonomous Maintenance approach is critical. Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks to drive continuous improvement is also required.
• Personal Attributes: The ideal candidate is proactive, results-oriented, and has a keen eye for detail. Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is a requirement for the Mantova plant.

What We Offer

• Discount on Amazon products
• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their career, recognising different career paths.
• Celebration and fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is much more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place. We are proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and others. We currently have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply more than 70 countries where our brands are present.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to make your mark!

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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Location notes: Castelbelforte, Lombardy, Italy • Mirandola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy