Description

Your role

We are looking for a Process Leader for the Operations team, who will report to Continuous Improvement Manager at the Castelgomberto plant. In this role, you will drive Manufacturing Excellence by guiding the Cell Leader in loss analysis, standardization, and capability building, ensuring compliance with operational standards and continuous improvement on the shopfloor.

What you will do

Target Deployment: Build loss map with Cell Leader, define initiatives for AM implementation, changeover optimization, and loss elimination.
Performance Management: Support daily meetings, coach teams on standards and loss analysis, and ensure effective gap closure.
Safety & Quality: Integrate safety into process improvements and ensure quality compliance during AM and changeovers.
People Development: Train team on problem-solving, AM practices, and defect handling.
Delivery: Monitor process standards (cleaning, inspection, lubrication, changeovers) to maintain flow and prevent downtime.
Cost Control: Drive OEE improvement, material efficiency, and waste reduction through systematic problem-solving.
Innovation: Implement best practices, support new technology deployment, and ensure operational readiness.

Who we are looking for

Required Profile

High School Diploma / Technical Degree; University Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
Certifications or formal training in Lean Manufacturing, WCM or similar methodologies are preferable
Significant experience in a process-oriented role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven success in coaching and leading process improvement initiatives at the cell or departmental level.
Potential and readiness to advance into higher technical or management roles.
Demonstrated experience implementing and leading process improvement initiatives.

Technical Competences

Experience in conducting loss gap analysis, standardizing operational processes and deploying Autonomous Maintenance approach.
Deep expertise in structured problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
Familiar with tools such as 5 Whys, FMEA, and statistical analysis to systematically eliminate deviations.
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks to drive continuous improvement.

Leadership Competences

Strong analytical approach.
Capability to deploy structured problem-solving methods to address and prevent process issues.
Proven ability to coach and develop teams,
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

Discount on Amazon products
Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their career, recognising different career paths.
Celebration and fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our company

Affinity Petcare is much more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and others. Currently, we have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply the more than 70 countries where our brands are present.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to make your mark!

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