TIME & METHODS MANAGER - Gazzada Schianno, Lombardia, Italy

Job Description

FICEP S.p.A., a company operating in the metalworking sector, is looking to strengthen its team and is seeking a:

TIME & METHODS MANAGER

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Defining, updating and maintaining production routings, manufacturing operations, standard times and work instructions, ensuring consistency with technical drawings, bills of materials and production capabilities.
• Analysing production processes through shop-floor observations, identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions to optimise times, methods, workflows, equipment and resource utilisation.
• Collaborating with Production, Technical Office, Quality and Production Planning teams on the industrialisation of new products and technical modifications, assessing feasibility, timing, costs and potential critical issues.
• Supporting production planning by providing reliable data on cycle times, production capacity, workloads and operational constraints.
• Promoting continuous improvement projects, process standardisation and waste reduction according to Lean principles, monitoring results and ensuring the continuous updating of technical documentation.

Requirements

• Technical or Mechanical Engineering diploma or degree.
• Solid experience in Production, Industrialisation or Time & Methods, preferably within the mechanical engineering industry.
• Excellent knowledge of technical drawings, manufacturing routings, bills of materials and mechanical workshop processes.
• Experience in cycle-time analysis, standard-time definition and optimisation of working methods.
• Knowledge of product and process industrialisation principles, production layouts, equipment, tooling and Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen principles.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills, a continuous improvement mindset, problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal skills.

Position Details

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing production environment.
• Strategic role with the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the development and improvement of company processes.
• An environment focused on innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development.
• Working hours: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday, daytime schedule.
• Gross Annual Salary (RAL): €35,000–€40,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.