SQA BUSINESS PROCESS EXCELLENCE MANAGER
Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 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 solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
As SQA Business Process Excellence Manager you are responsible to lead and improve SQA business processes using technology and strategies to boost performance, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze and map processes to identify areas for improvement using flowcharts and process maps.
- Develop new processes and create better processes to support goals.
- Monitor and analyze performance by using metrics to measure and improve processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align processes.
- Communicate changes and updates with stakeholders.
- Drive process standardization and compliance including risk and mitigation analyzes.
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.
- Ensure compliance, standardize processes and meet regulations.
What We're Looking For:
- Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Physics.
- At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
- Experience in Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, program management and/or supplier development.
- Knowledge of quality systems, APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Good project management and teamwork skills
- Maintain a diplomatic approach.
- Proficiency in Business English
- Available for business travel
Location: Fabriano or Agrate Brianza
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 climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 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 solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
As SQA Business Process Excellence Manager you are responsible to lead and improve SQA business processes using technology and strategies to boost performance, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze and map processes to identify areas for improvement using flowcharts and process maps.
- Develop new processes and create better processes to support goals.
- Monitor and analyze performance by using metrics to measure and improve processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align processes.
- Communicate changes and updates with stakeholders.
- Drive process standardization and compliance including risk and mitigation analyzes.
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.
- Ensure compliance, standardize processes and meet regulations.
What We're Looking For:
- Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Physics.
- At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
- Experience in Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, program management and/or supplier development.
- Knowledge of quality systems, APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Good project management and teamwork skills
- Maintain a diplomatic approach.
- Proficiency in Business English
- Available for business travel
Location: Fabriano or Agrate Brianza
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.
Fabriano, IT, 60044