Lean Project Specialist

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.


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