Lean Manager​/Process Engineer; m​/f​/d - Maternity Leave

Overview

Lean Manager / Process Engineer (m/f/d) - Maternity Leave at IRCA Group.

IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth with 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2000+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.

What we offer:

IRCA fosters a dynamic, diverse, and international environment with tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. You will work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. This is a role for those seeking stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute ideas for process improvement in a growing company.

We are looking for a Lean Manager for our Continuous Improvement department. As part of the Site Leadership Team, the Lean Manager maintains and optimizes existing processes, equipment, control systems, and settings to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Optimize processes, equipment, and control systems to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Support production by resolving operational issues, involving departments and suppliers as needed.
• Design, test, and implement new processes and products from development to commercialization.
• Enhance production process capabilities and reduce waste.
• Lead Operational Excellence and Total Productive Maintenance initiatives at the site.
• Implement cost-reduction strategies and improve data collection.
• Optimize processes to reduce losses, increase capacity and efficiency, and improve safety and quality.
• Manage Change Management in line with IRCA guidelines and safety standards.
• Maintain process flow diagrams and specifications to support production.
• Manage small capital improvement projects within set timelines and budgets.

• Fluency in German and English.
• Degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 1-2 years of experience in supervisory and process improvement roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of process improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and design skills.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in Change Management and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with non-discrimination and inclusivity standards. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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