Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Projects and Initiatives
Florence
Can you apply lean principles to enhance productivity, quality and customer experience?
Join Our Team
Our Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Projects and Initiatives is a pivotal role within the Manufacturing organization, responsible for driving process standardization, digital transformation and operational excellence across the enterprise. Partnering closely with Operations and the Digital Technology Department, this role leads the implementation of a unified services blueprint, promotes the adoption of digital tools—including the new MES (Manufacturing Execution System) 4.0 Enterprise system under development—and applies lean principles to enhance productivity, quality, and customer experience. Acting as a central reference point for process innovation, the Specialist ensures a consistent, integrated approach to manufacturing performance and stakeholder engagement.
You will also be responsible for:
* Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized and digitized manufacturing processes across the enterprise.
* Collaborating with Operations and Digital Technology teams to deploy, optimize, and sustain the MES Enterprise system.
* Driving the adoption of digital tools to enhance productivity, quality, traceability, and data visibility in Manufacturing.
* Applying lean principles and digital best practices to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
* Defining and digitising key value streams with the highest impact on Manufacturing operations and service delivery.
* Developing and monitoring performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
* Acting as a subject matter expert in designing and implementing global process templates, ensuring integrity and continuous improvement.
* Supporting the implementation of the digital operating framework and enable growth through process simplification.
* Facilitating cross‑functional collaboration to ensure integrated and consistent process execution across functions.
* Translating operational needs into high‑impact digital solutions by engaging with functional experts and stakeholders.
* Leading change management initiatives, including training strategy, delivery, and user adoption of new digital processes.
* Owning and managing user acceptance testing and provide approvals for key digital and process enhancements.
* Supporting ERP and digital tools adoption across the global Manufacturing organization.
* Leading the digitization of quality management processes, including document control and compliance tracking.
* Managing functional communications, proactively resolve issues, and mitigate project risks.
* Aligning Manufacturing process initiatives with broader organizational priorities and strategic goals.
* Acting as a gatekeeper for global process templates, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Fuel Your Passion
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
* Proven experience in manufacturing process improvement, digital transformation, or operations excellence.
* Strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to execution – able to connect long‑term vision with practical implementation.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization – essential for driving transformation and cross‑functional alignment.
* Proven ability to challenge the status quo and influence cross‑functionally and globally – critical for innovation and change leadership.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – able to convey complex information clearly and drive stakeholder engagement.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills – capable of linking data to performance drivers and generating actionable insights.
* Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence – drives momentum and fosters a culture of progress.
* Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments – ensures stability and direction during transformation.
* Experience developing and executing strategic digital plans with measurable outcomes – demonstrates capability in leading impactful initiatives.
* Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude – thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
* Demonstrated leadership in matrix organizations and digital change management – ensures effective collaboration and execution across diverse teams.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns in line with local policy.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
The Good Stuff
* Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
* Comprehensive private medical care options
* Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
* Tailored financial programs
* Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Summary
* Location: IT-FI-FLORENCE-VIA FELICE MATTEUCCI 2
* Type: Full time
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