Our site in Trento (Italy) is currently looking for a: AUTOMATION & PROCESS MANAGER Our Automation & Process Manager is strategic player of the operations team of the site and will guarantee to the plant the expected production capacity and operativity continuity. The role is responsible for developing strategies and initiatives to improve the organization’s profitability and efficiency. - Responsibilities_ - Focusing on automation, lead the development & implementation of new machinery, properly managing the specific supplier base: choice, purchasing, installation and start-up of new equipment, requirements compliance and related budget / timing. - Drive lean manufacturing initiatives focusing on plant productivity improvement and stock rotation’s management. In line with this, develop lean administration and product development process focused initiatives - Measure and monitor manufacturing enterprise KPIs improvements trends in order ensure improvements sustainability. - Propose investment to improve labor efficiency and output: - Make technical feasibility analysis and return of investment calculation. - Implement the existing machinery to increase productivity and quality - Closely cooperate with HSE Manager - Support sales dep. in calculating the cost of new products, providing feasibility analysis, capex requirement and labor cost - Production standards definition and validation: define the best production practices standard to optimize the use of the machines with the aim to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality; support requests from production and start of new products (and/or of modification); develop and carries out the processes’ development and/or improvement to reduce the production cost of the products - Monitor of the capital investment related to the projects’ implementation and maintenance. Is responsible to respect of the relative budgets - Manage the team improving commitment, vision, and knowledge - Requirements:_ - Fluency in English is a prerequisite: - University degree in technical disciplines (Engineering) - 4 years of experience in similar role, preferably in the FMCG environment - Previous experience in technical design and project management of machinery for industry as preferable - Lean management principles and tools’ implementation expertise (Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, SMED, TPM and problem solving) - Process analysis and improvement expertise (value stream mapping & business process mapping) - Automation Engineering Manufacturing processes review and improvement analysis - Solid knowledge of VSM, 5S, Standard Work, VM, Line balancing,: - Problem Solving, Kaizen workshop management.: - Knowledge of Project Management principles - Team management Effective communication and presentation skills: - Strong negotiation skills and solid planning capabilities