As an Operational Excellence Specialist, you will be responsible for transforming and optimizing the production process at our plant in Laives/Leifers (BZ).

Main responsabilities:

• Maintain and implement Operational Excellence (OpEx) and RAPS (Röchling Automotive Production System) standards across various areas (value-adding activities, material flow, information flow and management)
• Execute and document OpEx workshops and events
• Identify and resolve improvement issues through root-cause analysis
• Apply methods to establish robust, sustainable and waste-free processes
• Regularly coordinate with supervisors, plant managers and internal groups
• Train and qualify value stream areas in OpEx and RAPS principles
• Develop and improve OpEx and RAPS standards and KPI systems
• Empower the organization to achieve cost savings and cultural change towards a lean organization

• Educational background in a technical or engineering field
• Knowledge and experience in applying operational excellence methods such as Lean Manufacturing
• Previous experience in Lean Management roles, preferably within the automotive sector and in Operations
• Excellent English proficiency
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and mediation skills, along with project management abilities and a problem-solving orientation.

• Individualized new-hire training plan, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, working time account, free on-site parking, company canteen, supplementary pension plan, supplemental health insurance fund, access to the Corporate Benefits web platform and discounts with local businesses
• Opportunity for professional and personal growth in a fast-paced environment with challenging objectives
• Consistent access to both internal and external training programs for personal and organizational development
• Certified as a Famiglia&Lavoro Audit-approved entity by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano
• The opportunity to work within a modern, technologically advanced production plant while experiencing the values of an international family-owned business