ELI – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Job Description:

Leonardo is a global industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors. The company develops multi-domain technological capabilities in the areas of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the United States, and operates in more than 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. A key player in major international strategic programmes, Leonardo is a trusted technological and industrial partner for Governments, Defence Administrations, Institutions and businesses.

Within the Operations Area, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our site in Cascina Costa (VA), Italy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform, with support of all other relevant stakeholders, cost deployment data analysis in order to scout for possible initiatives; carrying out advanced data collection and analysis where necessary to support specific ones
• Support all production plants in expediting the identified initiatives, and generating new ones in order to match the assigned targets
• Support all production plants in order to collect all ongoing initiatives, evaluate economic impacts and timely distribution; track adherence to plans and initiatives status at higher level; identify, risks and escalate where necessary
• Track economic results of identified initiatives and impacts on plant performances with the help of relevant stakeholders (work analysis, specific project responsible) for the final validation to be performed
• Promote Plant by Plant Continuous Improvement project roadmap over the year
• Conduct problem solving sessions, determining problem metrics, troubleshooting root causes, possible solution scenarios, and settling all preliminary activities for project launch (effort and budget definition, KPI, plan for implementation, plant production capacity evaluation)
• Develop and conduct periodical reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent
• Support training/workshops to drive cultural change

As mindset, the candidate will commit to meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers, driven by customer satisfaction and high-quality standards for the product/services; will work collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives, motivating teams to reach KPI targets

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Scientific bachelor's or master degree from an accredited University;
• Seniority: previous experience in manufacturing (within continuous improvement, quality or manufacturing engineering) or in project management and in process optimization and/or implementation of Kaizen-projects. In addition, previous experience in project management and leading improvement project teams is preferred;
• Technical skills and competencies: good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies;
• Soft skills: good problem solving, analytical and leadership skills; good communication skills, both verbal and written, and team leading capabilities; capability to work in multicultural environment; proactivity and self-motivation; ability to overcome obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches; ability to build collaborative working relationships;
• Language skills: upper-intermediate command of the English language (B2 level);
• Digital skills: office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word);
• Additional requirements: willingness to travel.

WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
 • Working arrangement: Hybrid
 • Contract type: Permanent contract
 • 13th-month salary
 • Target bonus linked to results (8% RAL)
 • Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
 • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
 • Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Seniority:

Senior

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

39.000 - 55.000

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid