Continuous Improvement Manager (M/F/D) Bardi

Continuous Improvement Manager (M/F/D)
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Location**:

Trezzano sul Naviglio, IT

Nemšová, IT

Hum na Sutli, IT

Pöchlarn, IT

Kremsmünster, IT

Kyjov, IT

Bülach, IT

**Facility**:

Vetropack Italia S. r. l.

**Experience level**:

Experienced professional

The Vetropack Group is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of packaging glass.

With a total of about 4000 employees, it operates glass plants in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Italy and Moldova.

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Continuous Improvement Manager (M/F/d)

**Locations**: Austria (Pöchlarn, Kremsmünster), Croatia (Hum na Sutli), Czech Republic (Kyjov), Italy (Trezzano sur Naviglio), Slovakia (Nemšová)

Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the successful management and implementation of business improvement projects across the business Vetropack Group by developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team and building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will work with the Senior Management Team, develop, set the pace, agree on key priorities and implement business transformational and continuous improvement projects with sensitivity towards the organisational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes.

This role reports to Technical Performance Director at Vetropack Group.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

Provide project management, analytical and research skills and expertise

Develop and contribute towards improvement standards in line with best practice

Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

Set department objectives/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required

Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware

Input and hold responsibility for lean manufacturing projects budget and resources

Prepare the annual Lean budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects

Responsible for achieving budget and forecast

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Excellent organisational and follow-up skills

Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making

Commercially and financially aware

Prepared to travel up to 50%

**Requirements**:

Master's degree, relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is a must

Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification is a must

Master in Black Belt or equivalent - advantage

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering environments

Minimum 3 years of experience in large multinational project management

Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous

How to apply

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