Overview Lean Production Specialist – Category (Focused Improvement Core) is a role within Ferrero's Operational Excellence & Performance Factors Department in Alba (CN). The position supports the development of Performance Factors and Production Models across all Group factories, ensuring consistent and effective implementation, and collaborates with the Performance Professional Families to foster excellence within the team. Responsibilities Support the global development and improvement of Focused Improvement (FI) methodologies, Kaizen and SMED, and related procedures, including Six-Sigma (DMAIC approach) and other analytical tools. Create and update FI KPIs, targets, project numbers (major losses), and guidelines for initiative planning at both Group and Area levels. Assess and validate the maturity of new methodologies at the local level through audits; consolidate progress on local initiatives, training sessions, audits, and results to enhance Overall Asset Effectiveness and competitiveness. Ensure assessment of Plants Performance Factors, harmonization of production models, deployment and optimization of methodologies, and release performance factors/production models benchmarks for project business cases (products/ footprint) to support other central Industrial & Supply departments. Support and challenge plants in defining performance targets (budget, SAF). Participate in activities of the Performance Professional Families at the Group level, driving cross-fertilization of internal and external best practices, continuous improvement, and workshops. Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in a structured company. Knowledge of lean methodology and strong communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders. Fluent English; other languages are a plus. Willingness to travel approximately 20% for business trips. How to be successful in the role Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of Ferrero. Be consumer- and product-centric and dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. Additional information Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr