What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Organization Manager EMEA & APAC position at electrolux?
Manufacturing Permanent Job Description Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world. At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100 countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home. All about the role: Reporting to the Head of Industrial Engineering, the Work Organization Manager plays a pivotal role in driving productivity improvements across our manufacturing plants in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific). This role acts as a central engine for optimizing labor efficiency, with a strong focus on direct and indirect blue-collar workforce productivity, which represent key cost drivers in manufacturing operations. You will lead a team of specialists and collaborate closely with plant leadership, engineering, and central functions to design, standardize, and implement best-in-class work organization practices. Leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles and MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) methodology, you will ensure consistent, efficient, and scalable production processes across multiple sites. What you’ll do: Lead work organization and productivity optimization across manufacturing operations by calculating takt and cycle times, improving line balancing, and monitoring direct and indirect labor efficiency, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions. Define and standardize work processes and methodologies, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work Charts, and Job Breakdown Sheets, ensuring consistency and scalability across plants. Design and continuously improve workstations and assembly layouts, integrating ergonomic principles, environmental considerations, and Lean Manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency and safety. Drive the Work Organization pillar within WCM (World Class Manufacturing), ensuring full implementation and adherence to internal work organization standards, tools, and processes, including regular audits. Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives, identifying opportunities for productivity gains, cost optimization, and operational excellence across assembly processes. Collaborate with plant teams and stakeholders, including Trade Unions, to present and implement new working layouts and organization models, ensuring alignment and smooth execution. Define and support annual productivity planning and budgeting, providing key inputs and tracking performance against targets. Ensure compliance with EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) standards, labor regulations, and internal guidelines in all work organization activities. Develop organizational capabilities by delivering training on standard work procedures and updated methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Who you are: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field), providing a solid technical foundation in manufacturing and industrial processes 10 - 15 years of experience in industrial engineering, work organization, or manufacturing excellence within complex, high-volume production environments (e.g., automotive, white goods, or similar industries) Strong expertise in: Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Time & methods analysis with practical application in production environments MTM (Methods-Time Measurement), supported by certification Proactive, results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and operational excellence, and the ability to act as a change agent Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP – Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing) and data-driven tools to support standardization and decision-making Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive change in a matrix, international organization Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including plant teams, central functions, and employee representatives (e.g., Trade Unions) Fluency in English, both written and spoken Availability to travel regularly (on average one week per month, both within Italy and internationally). Where you’ll be: The preferred location is our Susegana plant (Italy). Other locations in Italy may also be considered, as well as our Oława plant (Poland). Benefits highlights: Flexible work hours / hybrid work environment Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services Family-friendly benefits Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion Living our Sustainability Commitment As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you. Find out more on: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.