Work organization manager emea (catania)

Title Manufacturing Permanent Job Description
Overview Reporting to the Head of Industrial Engineering, the Work Organization Manager will drive productivity improvements across manufacturing plants in EMEA and APAC. The role focuses on labor efficiency and Lean manufacturing, leading a team of specialists and collaborating with plant leadership, engineering, and central functions to design, standardize, and implement best‑in‑class work organization practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead work organization and productivity optimization across manufacturing operations by calculating takt and cycle times, improving line balancing, and monitoring direct and indirect labor efficiency.
- Define and standardize work processes and methodologies, including SOPs, Standard Work Charts, and Job Breakdown Sheets, ensuring consistency and scalability across plants.
- Design and continuously improve workstations and assembly layouts, integrating ergonomic principles, environmental considerations, and Lean manufacturing practices.
- Drive the Work Organization pillar within WCM, ensuring full implementation and adherence to internal work organization standards, tools, and processes, including regular audits.
- Lead continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives, identifying opportunities for productivity gains, cost optimization, and operational excellence across assembly processes.
- Collaborate with plant teams and stakeholders, including Trade Unions, to present and implement new working layouts and organization models.
- Define and support annual productivity planning and budgeting, providing key inputs and tracking performance against targets.
- Ensure compliance with EH&S; standards, labor regulations, and internal guidelines in all work organization activities.
- Develop organizational capabilities by delivering training on standard work procedures and updated methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in