Louis Vuitton Continuous Improvement Specialist

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
May 28, 2026

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton, a maison of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is a globally recognized leader in luxury fashion and leather goods. The brand operates an extensive industrial footprint, including advanced manufacturing facilities dedicated to footwear production, where heritage craftsmanship intersects with contemporary operational excellence.

Louis Vuitton seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist in Naples, Italy to drive operational excellence and Lean transformation within the footwear manufacturing division.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the footwear manufacturing division, reporting directly to the plant director
  • Conduct production time studies, define lead times and production cycles using specialized analytical tools
  • Support the planning department in balancing and optimizing production workflows across manufacturing departments
  • Map current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and establish best practices
  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of data collection and analysis systems to support evidence-based decision-making

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with an industrial specialization
  • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in footwear, fashion, or luxury goods sectors
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Kaizen methodology, Lean tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Total Productive Maintenance), and process improvement frameworks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

Skills

MS Office proficiency Lean methodologies and tools (5S, VSM, TPM) Kaizen methodology Process mapping and analysis Data analysis and interpretation Production time study techniques Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years in manufacturing contexts, preferably in footwear, fashion, or luxury goods production, with demonstrated experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (industrial focus preferred).

Workplace

The role is situated in Napoli, Campania, Italy.

Culture

Louis Vuitton cultivates a dynamic workplace where operational excellence and artisanal heritage converge. The manufacturing division values analytical rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and a proactive mindset oriented toward continuous refinement of both processes and outcomes.

About Cerulean

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Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Continuous Improvement Specialist

Napoli, Italy

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