Celine Continuous Improvement Engineer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Celine
CELINE is an iconic French leather-goods and fashion house within the LVMH Group, recognised for rigorous craftsmanship, minimalist aesthetics and luxury leather accessories. As part of a major luxury conglomerate, CELINE combines artisanal production with international distribution and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between ateliers, product teams and corporate functions.
CELINE — Continuous Improvement Engineer in Florence, Italy. Lead Lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives for luxury leather-goods production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and deploy advanced Lean manufacturing initiatives across leather-goods production sites, translating strategic objectives into measurable operational improvements.
- Map and analyse current-state processes using value stream mapping and other Lean diagnostics to identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities.
- Plan, facilitate and lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops with cross-functional teams to deliver rapid, sustainable gains.
- Perform data-driven root cause analysis and define corrective/preventive actions to resolve quality, flow and productivity issues.
- Optimise material flow and production scheduling to mitigate bottlenecks and improve on-time delivery in a low-volume, high-quality manufacturing context.
- Coach and train production teams and stakeholders in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies to embed a continuous improvement culture.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience implementing Lean methodologies in manufacturing environments, ideally within luxury, high-quality or low-volume production.
- Demonstrable track record of leading complex process-improvement projects with quantifiable results.
- Deep knowledge of Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Just-in-Time, Poka-Yoke and SMED.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels.
- Fluent in Italian and English; working knowledge of French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or process engineering, preferably within luxury goods, leather goods or other high-quality, low-volume production environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent; a master's degree or specialised Lean/continuous improvement certification is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
CELINE emphasises artisanal excellence, discretion and a high-performance ethos rooted in craftsmanship. The organisation values collaboration across ateliers and corporate teams and promotes diversity and inclusion, offering a respectful environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are recognised.
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