Continuous Improvement Manager

**Summary**
- Etex are seeking a **Continuous Improvement Manager** to join the Operations team of **Etex Building Performance Italy**, based in **Corfinio Plant (AQ)**.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Someone who never stands still, who wants to build a positive future, who puts the team first and who thrives in an international environment.
- Sounds like you? Great Let's see what you could look forward to...

**What you'll do**

**Implementation of the Continuous Improvement program (CPI)**
- Participate in the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Program in the Business Unit (CPI)
- Contribute to the definition of CIP parameters; identifies area of improvement; draft and implementation plan for the continuous improvement program; ensure the follow-up, evaluate the improvements performance, ensure the processes compliance with laws, standards and regulations
- Ensure employee commitment to proactive change management
- Provide adequate support to department managers in maintaining the implementation of CI initiatives within their area
- Adequately implement governance principles; Evaluate and prioritize potential improvements based on revenue and required effort
- Establish a clear and well-articulated implementation plan and realistic project maps
- Solve technical problems (e.g. formulation, equipment, product, regulations, availability of resources
- Implement performance indications and establish focus groups
- Check appropriately the sustainability of these measures

**Management of continuous improvement projects**
- Implement sustainable solutions to problems or improvement projects by improving policies, procedures, processes and products
- Manage the continuous improvement program and performance plans
- Conduct a detailed analysis of the current situation and accurately describe related issues
- Identify priorities and action indicators and ensure that projects specify the KPI of deliverables
- Identify available and needed resources: people, materials and finances

**What you'll bring**
- Degree in Science, Engineering or Management
- At least 5 years of experience in a Lean-oriented sector, in a Continuous Improvement or Production Management role
- Green or Black Belt certification in Continuous Improvement is a plus
- Proficiency in 3D design software - preferably Autodesk Inventor Pro
- Ability to move the organization from low maturity in Lean to World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
- SAP knowledge
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Ability to exert influence to achieve continuous improvement goals.
- Ability to implement relevant solutions to problems or situational changes.
- Ability to proactively identify improvement opportunities
- Ability to train and involve people

**Why join us?**
- We are named **the world's #1 most trustworthy company** in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023

**Our culture** - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

**Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’** is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
- We have a strong conviction that **diversity** of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to **equal opportunities** **and zero tolerance towards discrimination**.