Prada Group Lean Manufacturing Specialist
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 29, 2026
About Prada Group
Prada Group is a leading global luxury maison that encompasses iconic houses including PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church's, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa. Renowned for Italian craftsmanship, product innovation and vertical production capabilities, the Group operates internationally across leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear and accessories and values creativity, technical excellence and artisanal savoir‑faire.
Prada Group seeks a Lean Manufacturing Specialist in Terranuova Bracciolini, Italy to lead lean projects and improve manufacturing performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and deploy Lean Manufacturing initiatives across leather goods, footwear and ready‑to‑wear plants to drive continuous improvement of operational KPIs (efficiency, OTD, lead time, defect rates, waste reduction).
- Design and optimise factory layouts at macro and micro levels to improve space utilisation, material flow and production flow.
- Ensure production processes comply with established quality standards in close collaboration with plant and central quality functions.
- Spearhead change management activities: measure performance, diagnose issues, implement corrective actions and ensure delivery of project targets.
- Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects focused on waste elimination, ergonomic improvements and process robustness.
- Provide operational work instructions and production line balancing guidance, including assembly sequences and critical control points.
- Promote introduction of automation and process verticalisation, supporting transfer of currently outsourced operations into internal production where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement or Process Engineering within manufacturing plants—preferably in fashion & luxury or related industries.
- Demonstrable application of core Lean methodologies and participation in Kaizen activities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrable experience with Business Intelligence tools.
- Familiarity with MES, ERP and PLM systems.
- Good command of English.
- Strong problem‑solving orientation, adaptability and readiness to travel domestically and internationally.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in Lean/Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering or similar roles within production plants, ideally in the fashion & luxury sector or closely related manufacturing industries.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
Culture
The Prada Group fosters a creative, international and craftsmanship‑driven workplace where technical excellence and design sensibility coexist. The organisation values curiosity, professional growth and inclusivity, promoting equal opportunity and a respectful environment for diverse talents.
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