Industrial Engineering

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We are currently seeking a Industrial Engineering & Operational Excellence Specialist to join our dynamic team in Tognana, Italy

The Industrial Engineering & Operational Excellence Specialist drives measurable improvements, capacity gains, and ramp-up/stabilization activities across EMEA Operations through shopfloor-based Kaizen execution and Six Sigma problem solving, with validated and signed off benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shopfloor-based Kaizen events across EMEA sites: identify opportunities at Gemba, define scope, run workshops, implement countermeasures, and ensure sustainment.
• Execute Industrial Engineering analyses to unlock capacity and productivity (time studies, work measurement, line balancing, takt/capacity calculations, labour optimization, layout & material flow improvements).
• Support ramp-up and stabilization of new and existing assembly / sub-assembly / test lines: readiness checks, bottleneck removal, standard work creation, training support, and performance stabilization.
• Translate OPS leadership priorities (cost-out, capacity increase, throughput, lead time, quality losses) into clear improvement charters with targets, timing, and owners.
• Apply Lean toolset to eliminate waste, improve flow and drive structured problem solving using Six Sigma / DMAIC and root-cause tools with a control mechanism to prevent recurrence.
• Own benefits realization from baseline through validation: quantify gains, document assumptions, and lead the savings validation and sign-off process with Finance.
• Coach and influence site teams through “lead by example” behaviours aligned to High Performance Culture; build local capability to sustain improvements after deployment.
• Provide clear Kaizen documentation and leadership updates (A3s, before/after, KPI impact, action tracking).

Job Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence / CI, Lean Manufacturing, or manufacturing process improvement (shopfloor‑based).
• Proven delivery of measurable improvements (capacity, productivity, cost, lead time, quality losses) with documentation from baseline to sustainment.
• Practical application of Lean toolset (standard work, line balancing, visual management, waste elimination, 5S, problem solving at Gemba).
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma / DMAIC and root‑cause methods; comfortable with data collection and analysis in production (time studies, Pareto, 5‑Why, fishbone).
• Ability to lead Kaizen workshops and drive implementation with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Competences

• Automotive background or exposure to high‑discipline production systems (TPS, VSM‑driven factories, high‑mix/high‑volume).
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Lean Leader, Yellow/Green Belt) or equivalent proven track record.
• Ownership mindset aligned with High Performance Culture: leads by example, drives accountability, coaches teams, and sustains standards.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management; can influence without formal authority and handle resistance constructively.
• High discipline, reliability, and follow‑through; able to deliver results on short deployment cycles.
• Financial acumen to translate operational gains into validated benefits; comfortable partnering with Finance to secure sign‑off.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

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