Lean & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Description
If you are a Lean & Manufacturing Engineering Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Fiorenzuola, Italy. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies and manufacturing engineering initiatives that drive operational excellence, productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the site. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance manufacturing performance, and support the successful delivery of innovative solutions that meet customer and business needs.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement throughout the manufacturing organization.
- Develop and execute lean manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and site priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Lead the manufacturing engineering team in identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
- Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and product engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and process innovation to support long-term business growth.
- Lead root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Support capital investment projects, equipment selection, manufacturing technology upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Develop standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and best practices to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, accountability, and growth.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams to share best practices and implement enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
Who You Are
You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You create new and better ways for the organization to be successful and encourage innovative thinking to solve complex challenges. You readily take action on opportunities with a sense of urgency and adapt your approach when priorities or conditions change. You develop and deliver communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences while fostering trust, engagement, and alignment across teams.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Experience leading lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, or operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organizational change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
- Experience applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and operational performance metrics.
- Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Italian.
- Legal authorization to work in Italy.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, automation, valves, flow control, process industries, or related sectors.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies, including Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience implementing digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, or smart factory initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing systems, including SAP or similar platforms.
- Experience leading capital projects, facility improvements, or manufacturing technology deployment.
- Understanding of quality management systems and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.
Our Culture and Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
At Emerson, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual can contribute their unique experiences, perspectives, and talents. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who meet many, but not necessarily all, of the qualifications to apply. Together, we strive to solve complex challenges, advance technology, and create sustainable value for our customers, communities, and colleagues around the world.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total compensation salary range for this role is EUR 50,000 to 65,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement, including how pay levels and progression are defined (https://www.assolombarda.it/servizi/assistenza-sindacale/informazioni/informazioni/ccnl-metalmeccan…).
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