Time and Methods Supervisor

Nordson Precision Agriculture , a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Time and Methods Supervisor to join our team in Rubiera , Italy . We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

The core mission of the role is to improve manufacturing performance through the optimization of work methods, production standards, and operational processes, driving productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization.

As Time and Methods Supervisor , you will lead the Time & Methods function within our Manufacturing organisation. You will balance the reliable management of production standards with a strong focus on identifying, evaluating and delivering improvement projects that increase productivity, efficiency and operational performance.

You will guide and develop two experienced team members, work closely with colleagues across the manufacturing organisation and bring a practical, data-driven approach to the shop floor. The role offers meaningful autonomy: you will independently manage routine departmental activities while collaborating with key stakeholders on technical, economic and organisational project decisions.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

• Lead the Time & Methods department and support the development and collaboration of two experienced team members.
• Define, maintain and improve production standards, including new cycles, revisions to existing cycles and requirements for new products.
• Conduct time studies and analyse work methods, material movement and value creation directly on the shop floor.
• Identify improvement opportunities and validate them through structured, data-driven analysis.
• Plan and manage productivity and operational improvement projects in collaboration with Manufacturing stakeholders.
• Develop the economic rationale for improvement and investment projects, including expected labour-hour savings and return.
• Monitor implemented projects and compare actual results with the agreed budget and business case.
• Contribute to line balancing, efficient work organisation and the continuous improvement of assembly and production processes.
• Work closely with Production, Logistics, HSE, Industrialisation, Moulding and Production Planning.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, practical problem-solving and a proactive improvement culture across the organisation.

• Proven professional experience in Time & Methods or time studies within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading a team or department, with approximately three to five years of leadership experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with significant amounts of operational and economic data.
• Practical project-management capability, including setting realistic objectives, coordinating stakeholders and driving projects forward.
• Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• A hands‑on manufacturing mindset and willingness to spend time on the shop floor observing processes, material movement and value creation.
• Curious, self‑motivated and results‑oriented approach, with the confidence to challenge established methods and support change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across different functions and organisational‑levels.

• Experience in discrete product manufacturing; mechanical, metalworking, CNC or assembly environments are particularly relevant.
• Experiencewithinvestmentprojects, businesscases orROIanalysis.
• KnowledgeofCADforunderstanding oradjustingplantlayouts.
• KnowledgeofERPsystems orSAP.
• ExperiencewithspecificTime & Methods orergonomicssoftware.
• English‑language capability.

No travel required for the role.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:

• A structured onboarding programme with introductions to key departments and basic and advanced product training.
• Direct exposure to Manufacturing,Production and shop‑floor operations,withknowledgesharingfromexperiencedcolleagues.
• Significant autonomy to shape departmental priorities…
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