Mission
Responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in production processes, focusing on optimizing operational efficiency, productivity and quality. Identify improvement opportunities, promote the implementation of Lean methodologies and other continuous improvement tools, support process automation and define performance indicators, ensuring coordination between the organization's different areas.
Main responsibilities
•Analyze and map production and operational processes
•Develop and implement improvements based on methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA and Kaizen
•Participate in defining standard operating procedures
•Conduct internal training on good process and continuous improvement practices
•Support the implementation of technologies and automation in processes
•Work together with areas such as Quality, Production, Engineering and Logistics
•Identify and measure the various types of waste in production processes, prioritize and promote actions on the main causes
•Support factory maintenance management, backed by associated KPIs
•Promote continuous improvement projects and build and implement performance metrics for production processes
•Promote productivity improvement actions
•Define workstation standards, material flows and layouts; identify, propose and test potential improvements
•Identify improvement opportunities regarding procurement for the production operation, new methods and hardware
•Identify improvement opportunities regarding repeatability and reproducibility of processes, methods and tools
•Analyze the different production processes at a technical level and identify new methods/tools with key suppliers in the market
•Produce, update and improve production support documentation (PFMEA, control plan, work instructions)
Profile and requirements
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Management Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field
•Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.)
•Experience in process analysis and operational efficiency projects
•Skill with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
•Language requirements: proven proficiency at C2 level in Portuguese and proven proficiency at B2 level in English
•Autonomy and problem-solving ability
•Resilience, proactivity and dynamism to coordinate work between teams
What we offer
•A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to generate real impact
•A competitive salary package, adjusted to proven experience level
•Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
•Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
•Bonus according to company policy
•Access to the Employee Assistance Program
