Continuous Improvement Specialist (80-100%)

ABB is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist (80-100%). Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of constant learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams to operational excellence and improved results. You will also showcase your leadership skills by deploying and leading projects to enhance and sustain local business performance.

The work model for the role is on-site. #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Power Protection manufacturing department in Quartino.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Aligning local continuous improvement strategies with ABB’s global initiatives, ensuring consistent execution and measurable impact.
Implementing operational excellence strategies in safety, lean production system, Internal PPAP, and cost through cross-functional collaboration.
Supporting capability building by developing and delivering targeted training modules and toolkits tailored to local business needs.
Managing product and process development across departments and suppliers, including PFMEA, production line setup, tooling, and line feeding of material.

Qualifications for the role

Master’s in Business Engineering and Production (or equivalent) and Green Belt certified.
2+ years in production engineering, specializing in Power Electronics assemblies.
Proficient in continuous improvement tools like FMEA, Lean, 5S, Yamazumi, VSM, and ABC XYZ analysis etc.
Experienced with SAP, BOM analysis, and work cycle optimization.
Skilled in project cost evaluation and capital investment justification.
Safety-focused, with dedicated commitment to workplace safety standards.
Fluent in Italian, advanced English, both written and spoken, being a collaborative, solution-driven communicator.

More about us

ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected, and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation.

The recruitment process is led by Letizia Breviario, Talent Partner, ABB Switzerland Ltd.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

How we rate this

Continuous Improvement Specialist (80-100%) at ABB rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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