Passionate about driving results?
At Fedrigoni, we have a strong ambition to amaze the world – by transforming our industry, achieving new levels of innovation, elevating creativity, and building a sustainable future while growing rapidly. We want to reinvent the boundaries of what our industry can do.
We’re empowered to make that happen. Taking responsibility. Taking ownership. Taking risks. Yes, the journey can be challenging, yet we are supported and empowered to perform. We are trusted to be accountable and responsible for our decisions. Everyone gets to push their potential to the full.
Discover extraordinary* every day.
Purpose and main priorities of the role:
As part of the Production team, the Lean manufacturing engineer will support the Plant manager and the Head of Operational Excellence in the activation and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives, by ensuring the most appropriate pace of execution for the operational excellence program, balancing time to impact and cultural change in an international, rapidly growing and very challenging environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with your company tutor and the team, you will:
Follow up on Lean Transformation initiatives being deployed across plants, engaging all the functions involved, at all levels
Coordinate and sustain the tasks within the Lean Transformation project streams, identified to improve OEE plant efficiency, reduce waste and cost and promote the cultural change needed to embrace the continuous improvement approach in our daily job
Map, improve and standardize processes to enhance plant and machine efficiency, always adopting a structured problem-solving approach, identifying problems and carrying out thorough RCCAs
Support the operational excellence program governance, including standardized work instructions and best practices, Gemba walks, visual management of operational KPIs and recurring action-oriented meetings to ensure progress, timely debottleneck and risks addressing, in line with Operational Excellence roadmap
Own the local KPI system to track progress and report to the plant manager and the Operational Excellence central team about continuous improvement initiatives and related customer-oriented impact, proactively highlighting risks and opportunities for growth
Develop strong partnership with cross-function stakeholders, promoting the collaboration across multiple workstreams and projects, feeding the Operational Excellence central team strategic roadmap
Define and track the connection between operative KPIs and P&L of the plant of reference, to guarantee the focus on customer needs and optimized productivity
Who we are looking for:
You have a strong interest in Continuous improvement and Operations.
You are keen on lean management toolbox and methodology
You possess strong analytical skills, problem-solving attitude, and organizational abilities.
You are proactive, motivated, and a strong team player.
You are passionate about execution and making things happen, with a hands-on approach.
You have good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration across functions.
You are comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and data analysis tools.
You are proficient in English.
Why you can't miss this opportunity
You will be able to actively contribute to the ambitious goals that Fedrigoni is achieving in becoming the global industry leader, by ensuring accuracy of records and reporting on collection activity. Being part of Fedrigoni Group means joining an organization with Italian roots that operates all over the world and becoming part of a story that has looked to the future since 1888.
What You Can Expect From Our Selection Process
You will meet the HR Business Partner, the Plant Director and the Head of Operational Excellence.
Based in: Caponago (MB)
Ready to start your exciting new journey with us? Come Discover Extraordinary* Every Day.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs.
We are committed to ensuring that every person feels connected, that their uniqueness is valued and celebrated and that everyone feels that they belong. This is why providing our people with a flexible and welcoming work environment is one of our top priorities.
Learn more about life at Fedrigoni: https://fedrigoni.com/en/work-with-us/
Skills Required
- Interest in Continuous Improvement and Operations
- Knowledge of lean management toolbox and methodology
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude
- Organizational abilities and proactive, hands-on execution focus
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and data analysis tools
- Proficient in English
What We Do
From the very beginning, our Group has been immersed in the world of specialty papers, captivated by their unrivaled performance and mesmerizing aesthetics. Today, Fedrigoni has become synonymous with excellence in premium papers, catering to packaging, labels, graphics, art & drawing, publishing, printing, RFID and the self-adhesive materials market. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we have ceaselessly pushed the boundaries, infusing our craft with cutting-edge technology and honing our expertise. These efforts have propelled us to offer our solutions across the globe, reaching every corner of creativity. We operate under the ethos of "Making Progress," embodying a genuine commitment to daily improvement. By rethinking our practices and collaborating with the entire ecosystem in which we operate, we strive for genuine sustainability. At Fedrigoni, every day, we do our best to be the first choice for brands, printers, designers, converters. We make materials the source of creative possibilities to brands everywhere. #elevatingcreativity.
