LEAN SPECIALIST

Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies (ZIHET) based in Italy in Vittorio Veneto with a global presence boasting over 8000 employees and 15 production sites across Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, ZIHET plays a pivotal role in various application areas that permeate daily life. These applications span from coffee machines and electric cars to satellites, forming an integral part of both household and industrial settings.
ZIHET is acknowledged by its clientele as a strategic partner in developing optimized heating solutions. This recognition stems from the company’s robust technical expertise, cultivated through experience across multiple sectors, and a comprehensive technology portfolio.

LEAN SPECIALIST

Department: Lean
Reports to: Lean Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Lean Specialist plays a key role in identifying, analysing, and reducing losses across production flows using tools, principles, and techniques from the Zoppas Lean System (ZLS). 

The role involves active participation in improvement projects, lean workshops, and cross-functional collaboration aimed at operational efficiency and performance enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in lean projects, workshops, and improvement initiatives to solve complex production problems
2. Analyse losses in production (muda, mura, muri) and propose solutions to eliminate inefficiencies
3. Monitor and update key KPIs (safety, quality, cost, lead time, OEE, etc.) and intervene in case of deviations
4. Create and improve production layouts to ensure optimal flow and flexibility
5. Lead or support 5S, TPM, and SMED (rapid setup) initiatives and ensure compliance with action plans
6. Analyse workflows and value streams to eliminate waste and enhance customer value
7. Validate and support the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
8. Oversee and manage visual boards and materials within lean projects
9. Conduct lean trainings (both theoretical and practical) for production staff and improvement teams
10. Contribute to the deployment of the Zoppas Lean System across departments
11. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and work regulations

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication (Tunisian + English preferable)
• Clear understanding of technical documentation and production flows
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving (critical thinking required)
• Ability to lead small teams or workshops (Lean/Kaizen)
• Active listening and cross-functional communication
• Familiarity with lean tools (5S, SMED, A3, QRQC, value stream mapping, etc.)

Education & Background

• Qualifications: Education High school diploma: Specialization Technical background Advanced Lean / Continuous Improvement certifications
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in industrial or continuous improvement
• Skills: Industrial/technical specialisation. Proficiency in MS Office. SAP appreciated.
• Software MS Office, Gmail SAP, workflow tools, lean dashboards

What we offer:

• Contract: Full-time permanent contract.
• Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours/week).
• Remuneration: Competitive monthly salary + performance-based bonus system.
• Benefits: Meal vouchers, free transport, medical coverage, modern and innovation-oriented working environment.
• Development: Annual training programmes, Real career development opportunities within a structured international group.

Apply now!

If you are a passionate operational leader and want to take on new challenges in an international context, apply by sending your CV and cover letter via the platform.

We will read each resume very carefully, but we will only contact selected candidate.