Your role
We are looking for a Cell Leader for the Operations team, who will report to Production Manager at the Castelgomberto plant. In this role, you will be fully accountable for the SQPDCI results (Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, Cost, Innovation) of your production cell (which includes multiple lines). You will focus on loss elimination across the entire cell, removing barriers for your Line Leaders, and ensuring that each line achieves its business results in a Manufacturing Excellence environment.
What you will do
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Deploy and track operational targets for the cell and production lines.
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Lead daily performance meetings, set priorities, and ensure resource alignment.
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Drive safety and quality compliance, conducting audits and resolving gaps.
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Foster team development, manage staffing, and promote accountability.
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Ensure production schedule adherence and smooth material flow.
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Implement cost reduction initiatives and monitor budget compliance.
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Support innovation projects, including new product launches and technology integration.
Who we are looking for
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Upper Secondary (High School Diploma),Technical Degree or the equivalent level of practical experience in manufacturing shopfloor is required; a University Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications of formal training in Lean, World Class Manufacturing or similar methodologies are preferable
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Experience in shopfloor operations with proven capability in leading small teams (e.g., 5–10 operators).
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Demonstrated success in implementing improvement initiatives at the line level.
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Hands-on experience in safety and quality compliance, problem solving and technical issues resolution within a manufacturing.
Technical Competences
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Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and dynamics
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Familiarity with operation equipment, basic maintenance processes, and production scheduling systems.
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Familiarity with Daily Management Systems and Lean tools.
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Understanding of cost drivers and analytical approach to highlight main gaps, and ability to manage a departmental budget.
Leadership Competences
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Ability to lead multiple teams, and communicate clearly at all levels.
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Capable of planning and executing cell-wide initiatives, aligning resources with business objectives.
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Skilled in coaching and developing Line Leaders and high-potential talent
What we offer
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Discount on Amazon products
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Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their career, recognising different career paths.
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Celebration and fun
If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our company
Affinity Petcare is much more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and others. Currently, we have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply the more than 70 countries where our brands are present.
So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to make your mark!
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