Operational Excellence Specialist

Celli Group is the global leader in beverage dispensing systems and accessories, from beer to soft drinks, from water to frozen drinks. As a 'Beyond the Bottle Company,' we are committed to shaping a sustainable future by eliminating single-use packaging with smart, connected, and eco-friendly dispenser solutions. When you join Celli, you become part of a dynamic and stimulating work environment where a strong team spirit prevails. We encourage the contribution of your initiative, skills, and experiences to collectively achieve our shared objectives. Discover a rewarding career at Celli Group, where your professional journey aligns with a global leader at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the beverage industry. Position An Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving efficiency, process improvement, and organizational excellence within the company. The role focuses on enhancing business operations to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction while reducing waste and costs. All of that will be supported by the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. You will work closely with the Operational Excellence Manager to define objectives and needs for improvements within Celli Group. In detail: Lead continuous improvement projects to improve cost, efficiency, and performance. Analyze and review workflow processes by identifying gaps against set objectives. Define continuous improvement targets together with the leadership team and report performance to the leadership team. Identify and measure KPIs for quality, productivity, costs, and service delivery. Liaise with internal/external networks to bring best practices to lean projects and the organization. Deliver training classes for Lean processes and principles, providing coaching and mentoring to employees on Lean principles and techniques. Support Green Belts in the development of their projects and sponsors and management in identifying and prioritizing the best opportunities for improvement. Ensure open communication throughout the organization by keeping management informed on project status and ensuring coordination among OE activities. Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring project goals, objectives, and metrics to ensure they are being met. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or related field. At least three years' experience gained in medium-sized manufacturing companies or in consulting companies engaged in continuous improvement processes. A Black Belt is considered a plus. Strong problem-solving skills to overcome difficulties and carry on improvement projects. Leadership, mentoring, and change management skills in setting and achieving goals. Excellent relationship abilities to provide feedback to the management team and communicate effectively at all levels within the organization. Good understanding of manufacturing environment and production processes. Demonstrated analytical and technical skills. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 7/8/2025