Process Leader - Value Stream Engineer

Bridgestone EMEA; Modugno; In loco; EUR 29.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bridgestone EMEA, based in Modugno, IT, seeks a Process Leader to optimize end-to-end value streams through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Maintenance to drive waste reduction and faster delivery.

Required: Master’s in Engineering and 2–3 years in manufacturing with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is essential; on-site role in Modugno (BA).

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in lean/continuous improvement environments is acceptable.
• Experience in cross-functional improvement projects is preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify waste and bottlenecks.
• Support and facilitate Lean and Kaizen initiatives (5S, SMED, TPM, JIT, Standard Work).
• Analyze and improve production flow, line balancing, takt and cycle times, and WIP.
• Support cross-functional continuous improvement projects with timing, resources and costs.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, Lead Time, Takt Time, Cycle Time and Productivity.

Conoscenze

Lean Manufacturing

TPS

VSM

Process optimization

Line balancing

OEE

Lead Time

Takt Time

Cycle Time

Productivity

WIP management

ERP

CAD

MS Office

Communication

Gemba

Formazione

Master’s degree in Engineering

Strumenti

ERP systems

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID: 55692

Type of work: On site

Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time: Full time

Salary Range:

Location:

Modugno (BA), IT

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

About The Role

About the Role

Job Purpose

The Process Leader supports the optimization of end-to-end value streams through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on reducing waste and lead times, improving flow and efficiency, and creating value from raw materials to final delivery.

The position works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, and Management teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify waste, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support and facilitate Lean and Kaizen initiatives, applying 5S, SMED, TPM, JIT, and Standard Work.
• Analyze and improve production flow, line balancing, cycle/takt times, WIP, and operator allocation.
• Support cross-functional continuous improvement projects, monitoring timing, resources, costs, and expected benefits.
• Monitor key KPIs, including OEE, Lead Time, Takt Time, Cycle Time, Productivity, and WIP.
• Define and standardize SOPs and Standard Work to sustain improvements.
• Analyze operational data and identify root causes using 5 Why, Ishikawa, and Pareto analysis.
• Support process, layout, ergonomics, and workstation optimization activities.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Management, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related fields.

Experience

2–3 years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Production Engineering, or Value Stream Management.

Experience in cross-functional improvement projects and structured manufacturing organizations is preferred.

Skills

• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, and VSM.
• Experience in process optimization, time studies, line balancing, and flow improvement.
• Knowledge of OEE, Lead Time, Takt Time, Cycle Time, productivity, and WIP management.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic project management skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and CAD/layout software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage shop-floor teams.
• Pragmatic, results-oriented, and Gemba-based mindset.
• Team-oriented and proactive approach.

Language

Advanced English, written and spoken.

Salary range

Salary range: 29.000 € - 36.000 €

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What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.