LEAN MANAGER

Our Customer is looking for an expert in Lean TPS, active practice in Quality, Lead Time/VSM, Engineering, Industrialization, Ramp up, People involvement, Workshop animation and Visual Management.
Experience about 5 years in a similar role.
The candidate will improve the efficiency of the business through Lean principles.
He/She will be responsible and accountable for continuous improvement and efficiencies across the Company’s products, systems, operations and processes for several factories.
Working with the Management Team, he/she will develop, set the pace and implement business transformational and continuous improvement strategy with sensitivity towards the organizational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes.
The candidate should outline direction and deployment of the Lean framework to ensure consistent and rigorous application across the business in line with best practices.
Main Responsibilities.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and contribute to new business initiatives and projects Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key business stakeholders Implement and support cultural change across the organization Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologies Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success Undertake continuous training and development Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures Set department objectives and KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods Provide lean expertise to the team Motivate and coach the team to operational success Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate system Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility Input and hold responsibility for lean manufacturing budgets Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health and Safety regulations, Quality and Environmental standards and all other Company policies and procedures   The ideal candidate has a Master of Science and an experience of about 5 years in a similar role with an international exposure in a manufacturing company.
The candidate should be an expert in Lean TPS, active practice in Quality, Lead Time/VSM, Engineering, Industrialization, Ramp up, People involvement, Workshop animation and Visual Management.
Solid background in project management, target driven and positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving approach will complete the candidate profile.
Qualified Trainer is advantageous.
Excellent in English and preferably in French.
Place of work.
Milan Area (available for frequent travels in Italy and Europe) Acerca de la compañía Multinational company in the chemical – pharmaceutical sector.