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Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across a operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a results-oriented professional to join our team at the GE Vernova production site in Sesto San Giovanni. In this pivotal role, you will act as a catalyst for operational excellence and digital transformation, bridging the gap between advanced technological innovation and shop-floor performance. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and spearhead initiatives that integrate Lean methodologies with cutting-edge technologies, driving improvements in cycle times, production data management, and operational accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Project Management: Provide operational leadership to the AI Project Manager and AI Architect, ensuring full alignment between technological roadmaps and factory requirements. Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lean Transformation & Optimization: Deploy continuous improvement strategies (Lean Manufacturing) aimed at optimizing cycle times and eliminating waste across the production value stream.
• MES Oversight: Supervise the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ensuring data integrity and leveraging real-time analytics to drive performance improvements and production visibility.
• BOM Governance: Take full responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of productive Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring technical precision and seamless integration with production processes.
• Kaizen Facilitator: Organize and facilitate Kaizen workshops, serving as a coach and mentor to operational teams to foster a culture of structured problem-solving, active participation, and sustainable change.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Management Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing environments (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is highly desirable).
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects, ideally within a digitalized industrial setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of MES systems, ERP architecture (specifically SAP), and BOM management processes.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent facilitation skills, change management capabilities, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams (AI/Data) and shop-floor operations.
• Language: Full professional proficiency in both Italian and English.

Additional Information:

• This is a high-impact, strategic role within a GE Vernova center of excellence.
• The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on Industry 4.0.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and internal mobility.

 

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy:

Posizione / Position: Lead Lean & Process Analytics

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: LPB

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 2nd October 2026  

Orario settimanal: 38.5 ore settimanali per impiegati e operai non turnisti; 38 ore settimanali per operai turnisti

Weekly Hours: 38.5 weekly hours for white collars and non-shift blue collars; 38 weekly hours for shift blue collars.

Fascia retributive: Tra € 50,400.00 e € 75,600.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between € 50,400.00 and € 75,600.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 10% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 10% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Chimico - Farmaceutico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

 

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Chimico - Farmaceutico) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

 

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Chimico Farmaceutico

 

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Chimico Farmaceutico NCBA salary scale, which defines employment levels and minimum salary levels.

 

Pensione Integrativa (FONCHIM): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2,1%. Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

 

Pension Fund (Fonchim): All levels are eligible
Employer Contribution: 2.1%. Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

 

Assistenza Sanitaria (Faschim): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

 

Medical Benefits (Faschim): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

 

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

 

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

 

Mensa o indennità sostitutiva: Accesso alla mensa aziendale con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto. Indennità sostitutiva giornaliera di €3.50 in caso di assenza del servizio mensa.

 

Canteen or compensatory allowance: Access to company canteen with Employee contribution equal to €0.90 for daily meal. Daily compensatory allowance equal to €3.50 in the absence of canteen services.

 

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

 

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

 

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso  e  7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)  in caso di disabilità permanente

 

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death  and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

 

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

 

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for  1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

 

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

 

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

 

Premio di Produzione: Premio di pruduzione fisso pari a €2,086 lordo annui erogato mensilmente nel corpo del cedolino

 

Productivity Bonus: Fixed annual production bonus of €2,086 gross, paid in monthly instalments through the pay slip

 

Premio di Partecipazione: Premio variabile negoziato annualmente, convertibile in Welfare in base agli accordi sindacali (valore target 2025: €1,916 lordo)

 

Participation Bonus: Annual variable bonus negotiated each year, convertible into welfare benefits in accordance with local work council agreements (2025 target value: €1,916 gross).

 

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

 

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

 

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

 

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

 

Maggiorazioni Turno: [SOLO PER OPERAI TURNISTI]: maggiorazione del 6% per le ore lavorate tra le 06:30 e le 21:30; 45% per le ore lavorate tra le 06:00 e le 06:30 e tra le 21:30 e le 22:00; 60% per le ore lavorate tra le 22:00 e le 06:00 e tra le 18:00 e le 22:00 del venerdì.

 

Shift Uplift: [ONLY FOR SHIFT HOURLY WORKERS]: 6% between 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM; 45% for 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM; 60% for 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Fridays.

 

Maggiorazioni Stradivarius: Maggiorazione del 45% per lavoro straordinario effettuato di sabato. Le altre voci seguono il CCNL di riferimento.

 

Overtime premium: 45% premium applied for overtime worked on Saturdays. All other provisions as per applicable CBA (CCNL).

 

Indennità di Reperibilità: [SOLO PER RUOLI DI PRODUZIONE IDONEI] Indennità di €35,00 per giorno feriale di reperibilità; €60,00 per sabato; €100,00 per domenica o festivo

 

On-call duty allowance: [ONLY FOR ELIGIBLE MANUFACTURING ROLES] €35.00 on-call allowance for weekdays; €60.00 for Saturdays; €100.00 for Sundays or public holidays.

 

 

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