Industrial Excellence Manager - Europe Area
Job in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40201, USA
Listed on 2025-12-18
Listing for:
Ferrero International S.A.
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-18
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
For our Global HQ in
** Luxembourg**, we are looking for an
** Industrial Excellence Manager**. This is a strategic position focused on driving Process Excellence through the implementation of TPM and WCM methodologies across multiple production sites for the
** Europe Area****.
** You will enhance industrial performance by improving OEE and OAE and eliminating losses. For this role, you will report to the Europe Area Industrial Manager.
Thanks to your
** expertise in TPM/WCM, you will
**** lead the deployment of key TPM tools*
* ** in particular AM/PM**. You will develop and execute continuous improvement strategies to optimize production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Through regular reviews, you willensure that TPM initiatives are sustained over timeand supported by robust problem-solving methodologies. You will
** train the local teams
** in root cause analysis to
** strengthen internal capabilities**. You will play an active role in
** driving cultural change by promoting Manufacturing Excellence thinking
** and
** practices
* * across the organization. By engaging and
** inspiring employees**, you willhelp foster a strong collaborative environment where TPM principles are understood, embraced, and applied in day-to-day operations.
You will
** establish and monitor KPIs and KAIs
**** to track progress of TPM initiatives and use data-driven insights to drive decision-making and improvements.
** You
** will
* *** assess
* * and
** validate the maturity of the program’s implementation at plant level
** by conducting structured audit and assessment plans providing coaching to local teams on the TPM/WCM methodology, while using **"train-the-trainer" approach to facilitate effective knowledge sharing
** and c
** onsistent implementation**. Additionally, you will
** consolidate the findings and report in the Group-level overview**, highlighting the progress of local initiatives, training sessions, audits, assessments, and related results. You will
** define
* *** relevant progress indicators, follow-up actions, and communication plans while you will
**** ensure all related activities comply with industry regulations**,
** as well as H&S and F&S standards****,
** while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
Thanks to your master's degree in engineering or a related scientific field, along withat least 15 years of experience in diverse manufacturing roles—including
** solid expertise in TPM/Lean manufacturing implementation with focus on Autonomous Maintenance and line experience from previous leadership positions
** within FMCG Operations organizations—you will bring valuable insights to the team. Your background includes
** in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM/TPM) and Lean principles**, including methodologies and tools such as standard work in Autonomous Maintenance, Professional Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Early Management and all technical pillars of such methodology. Supported by recognized certifications such as Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt), you will demonstrate a
** strong ability to apply problem-solving techniques in highly complex and
**** ambiguous environments****,
** characterized by cultural diversity, varying levels of organizational maturity, and a broad range of technologies and products, particularly in the context of ongoing mergers and addition, you will bring a
** strong ability to lead and coach global cross-functional teams
** in complex and diverse Operations environments. Your
** international experience—including the management of senior teams across regions**—demonstrates your capacity to operate effectively at a global level, a critical requirement for this role. You will benefit from your experience in
** driving cultural change (change agent)**, engaging multinational employees, as well as communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, from shopfloor workers to C-suite level.
** Fluency in English
** is essential; you will have to
** travel of up to 75%.
** You bring the adaptability, resilience and cultural…
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