Lean Manager

Company: IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group boasts a strong track record of growth over the past decade, with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world, 2000+ employee and €1 billion of revenues.What we offer: IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.Scope of the Position: We are looking for a Lean Manager for our Continuous Improvement department. As part of the Site Leadership Team, the Lean Manager maintains and optimizes existing processes, equipment, control systems, and settings to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and safety.Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities:• Optimize processes, equipment, and control systems to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.• Support production by resolving operational issues, involving departments and suppliers as needed.• Design, test, and implement new processes and products from development to commercialization.• Enhance production process capabilities and reduce waste.• Lead "Operational Excellence" and "Total Productive Maintenance" initiatives at the site.• Implement cost-reduction strategies and improve data collection.• Optimize processes to reduce losses, increase capacity and efficiency, and improve safety and quality.• Manage Change Management in line with IRCA guidelines and safety standards.• Maintain process flow diagrams and specifications to support production.• Manage small capital improvement projects within set timelines and budgets.Professional and Personal skills::• Fluency in German and English.• Degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related scientific field.• 1-2 years of experience in supervisory and process improvement roles in a manufacturing environment.• Advanced knowledge of process improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, or similar).• Excellent problem-solving and design skills.• Experience in the food industry is preferred.• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.• Proficiency in Change Management and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.Il presente annuncio è rivolto ai candidati appartenenti a qualsiasi orientamento o espressione di genere, nel rispetto dei principi di diversità e inclusione e di non discriminazione ai sensi del D.lgs. 198/2006.