Our opportunity:

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to define and execute continuous improvement programs that enhance cost competitiveness and process efficiency. You will play a crucial role in driving a Continuous Improvement culture.

You’ll be part of SAES Getters SpA:

We are a material company focused on the innovation, development, and production of advanced materials and technologies. We are the living part inside products; we understand, characterize, manipulate, shape and integrate materials, unlocking extraordinary properties. Our extensive portfolio ranges from ultra-high vacuum and metallurgy technologies to chemical platforms and sub-microscopic materials. Our products find applications in different industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical device production, food industry, and aerospace. At SAES, we take pride in our technological diversification and our ability to endlessly innovate. This drives our commitment to ensure that futurized materials will enable circularity and preservation of our planet.

Your role:

You will be responsible for deploying and sustaining continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, focusing on working conditions and margin improvements. With a tight coordination with plant managers, you will:

• Promote a CI Culture across the organization, fostering a mindset of continuous growth and improvement
• Analyze operational processes and practices to identify areas for safety, efficiency, and quality improvements
• Conduct time and method analysis to optimize production processes, identify inefficiencies, and streamline workflows
• Generate detailed CI initiatives across plants, driving savings and efficiency with the cooperation of internal stakeholders and plant managers
• Lead effective processes’ implementation at a country level to improve operations, process management, and energy optimization
• Provide technical support and guidance to on-site teams during CI deployments
• Monitor the progress of CI projects, ensuring they align with company goals and generate measurable savings
• Report progress tracking data to ensure CI initiatives are on target
• Collaborate closely with plant managers and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Safety, Quality teams) to ensure successful implementation of CI projects
• Share learnings and best practices within your country and the other countries

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Work Experience: 5/7 years in Operations Management, Operational Excellence Program Management, or Continuous Improvement Management in Metalworking Industries
• Language: Native Italian and fluent in business English

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and close team management
• Conflict management skills
• Active listening skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a flexible and challenging environment
• Ability to positively influence teams in a matrix organization

Technical Skills:

• Continuous Improvement Mindset and expertise in methods like Kaizen, 6-sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Fish-Bone Diagram, and Working Capital Optimization
• Strong Analytical skills
• Good Project Management skills
• Ability to quickly develop technical / process expertise
• Ability to train managers and colleagues on CI methodologies and projects
• Green Belt Certification is a plus

Location:

• Avezzano with several transfers to Lainate

What we offer:

• Permanent contract
• Working Hours: Full-Time
• Remote Working: standard business hours with remote working options available
• Possible transfers abroad

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At SAES Getters, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where
practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. We respect and demand respect for all forms of
culture, religion, gender identity, and personal preferences. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. You’ll be encouraged
to bring your whole self to work and be supported to perform at your best.