Wcm Global Pillar Leader Logistics

WCM GLOBAL PILLAR LEADER LOGISTICS Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for hot water, space heating and air treatment, as well as components and burners.Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2023 the Group reported almost 3.1-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 29 production sites and 29 research and development centers.The Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems.The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity systems.The Group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.In your role as Global WCM Pillar Leader Logistics you will be in charge of driving the WCM Logistics activities across all plants, with the aim of concretely improve plants' performances and internal Logistics flows through the introduction of Lean Manufacturing Concept (i.e.WCM approach) and ensure full sustainability of results.You will report to the Continuous Improvement Senior Director of the Group.Your main responsibilities include: Lead the application and continuous development of the Ariston Group WCM program for the Logistics Pillar.Support the Plant Logistics Pillar Leaders in achieving performance targets and upgrade Logistics standards and solutions.Propose projects in the plant to improve internal logistics handlings and logistics cost reduction projects (e.g.size warehouse, picking and sequencing areas, define best balancing of logistics operators).Actively manage and contribute to the identified improvement projects in the domain of Logistics with a "hands-on" approach.Collaborate with local industrial engineering and central industrial engineering to frontload issues and suggest best practices for the pillar of reference.Promote Lean Manufacturing mind-set within Ariston Group.Act and be the reference point at corporate level for WCM logistics best practice sharing and for the Logistics Plant Pillar Leaders.Support strategic project by re-engineering the Logistics flows and collaborate to design or upgrade Production Lines.As our ideal candidate your skills-set includes: Concretely deploy and apply Lean Manufacturing concept in manufacturing plants to drive continuous improvements, cost reducing and efficiency increase in the logistics process.5+ years of experience in industrial Logistics ideally as the WCM Pillar leader of Logistics in manufacturing plant and/or in WCM or Central Engineering team.Mid to extensive technical background with regards to Logistics line feeding engineering (JIS/JIS, FIFO, pull, Kanban, kitting, PFEP, Layout design, internal and external logistics flows, packaging design).Basic to Mid assembly line design in mid/high volumes environment, Time & Method studies, cycle time studies, ergonomics and line balancing.Distinctive knowledge together with real experience on WCM methodology, in particular for Logistics, and preferable WO Pillar.Basic knowledge across the Supply Chain and Operations domain.Mastering of key Lean tools for data analysis.Autocad, MTM and experience in Digital Manufacturing is a plus.Excellent communication skills in Italian and English, both written and oral.Personal Skills Pragmatic and entrepreneurial spirit, proactive, can-do attitude, bias for action.Strong rigor & distinctive problem solving and forward thinking attitude.Ability to work in team and to engage and mobilize cross-functional teams.Ability also to understand implications beyond the Operations domain.The Role will be based in Fabriano (AN) (possibility to be located in Milan) with approx.25% of time expected to travel in plants out of the Fabriano Area (mainly Europe, occasionally APAC and North America).Ariston Group, as part of WCM Association, launched the program in 2011.4 plants were awarded in the past few years with the Bronze Level Award and the most advanced are working to reach the Silver Level.On top of World Class Manufacturing, Ariston Group has launched also World Class Logistics, World Class Engineering and World Class Process Excellence program in Manufacturing and Procurement.Working for the WCx Team in Ariston Group offers great learning opportunities, an experience in an international environment, hands-on activities in production, high visibility in the organization and privileged career path as WCx Central Team is one of the talent pool of the Company.We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for hot water, space heating and air treatment, as well as components and burners.Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2023 the Group reported almost 3.1-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 29 production sites and 29 research and development centers.The Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems.The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity systems.The Group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.In your role as Global WCM Pillar Leader Logistics you will be in charge of driving the WCM Logistics activities across all plants, with the aim of concretely improve plants' performances and internal Logistics flows through the introduction of Lean Manufacturing Concept (i.e.WCM approach) and ensure full sustainability of results.You will report to the Continuous Improvement Senior Director of the Group.Your main responsibilities include: Lead the application and continuous development of the Ariston Group WCM program for the Logistics Pillar.Support the Plant Logistics Pillar Leaders in achieving performance targets and upgrade Logistics standards and solutions.Propose projects in the plant to improve internal logistics handlings and logistics cost reduction projects (e.g.size warehouse, picking and sequencing areas, define best balancing of logistics operators).Actively manage and contribute to the identified improvement projects in the domain of Logistics with a "hands-on" approach.Collaborate with local industrial engineering and central industrial engineering to frontload issues and suggest best practices for the pillar of reference.Promote Lean Manufacturing mind-set within Ariston Group.Act and be the reference point at corporate level for WCM logistics best practice sharing and for the Logistics Plant Pillar Leaders.Support strategic project by re-engineering the Logistics flows and collaborate to design or upgrade Production Lines.As our ideal candidate your skills-set includes: Concretely deploy and apply Lean Manufacturing concept in manufacturing plants to drive continuous improvements, cost reducing and efficiency increase in the logistics process.5+ years of experience in industrial Logistics ideally as the WCM Pillar leader of Logistics in manufacturing plant and/or in WCM or Central Engineering team.Mid to extensive technical background with regards to Logistics line feeding engineering (JIS/JIS, FIFO, pull, Kanban, kitting, PFEP, Layout design, internal and external logistics flows, packaging design).Basic to Mid assembly line design in mid/high volumes environment, Time & Method studies, cycle time studies, ergonomics and line balancing.Distinctive knowledge together with real experience on WCM methodology, in particular for Logistics, and preferable WO Pillar.Basic knowledge across the Supply Chain and Operations domain.Mastering of key Lean tools for data analysis.Autocad, MTM and experience in Digital Manufacturing is a plus.Excellent communication skills in Italian and English, both written and oral.Personal Skills Pragmatic and entrepreneurial spirit, proactive, can-do attitude, bias for action.Strong rigor & distinctive problem solving and forward thinking attitude.Ability to work in team and to engage and mobilize cross-functional teams.Ability also to understand implications beyond the Operations domain.The Role will be based in Fabriano (AN) (possibility to be located in Milan) with approx.25% of time expected to travel in plants out of the Fabriano Area (mainly Europe, occasionally APAC and North America).Ariston Group, as part of WCM Association, launched the program in 2011.4 plants were awarded in the past few years with the Bronze Level Award and the most advanced are working to reach the Silver Level.On top of World Class Manufacturing, Ariston Group has launched also World Class Logistics, World Class Engineering and World Class Process Excellence program in Manufacturing and Procurement.Working for the WCx Team in Ariston Group offers great learning opportunities, an experience in an international environment, hands-on activities in production, high visibility in the organization and privileged career path as WCx Central Team is one of the talent pool of the Company.We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.