Job Title:  Manufacturing Operational Excellence Specialist

About the role:

Do you enjoy improving how things work and making processes run more smoothly?
As a Manufacturing Operational Excellence Specialist, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our operational performance and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing market. Think of this role as being the go to person who helps teams work smarter, solve problems faster, and build better ways of working. You’ll support the rollout of new capabilities, guide improvement initiatives, and help ensure that our processes are efficient, consistent, and ready for the future. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with teams on the shop floor and contribute to meaningful, lasting change.
Our Orăștie plant is a standout in Romania’s manufacturing landscape—home to Philips coffee machines and irons, 100% carbon neutral since 2020, and recognized as one of the country’s top employers. We’re proud of our Eco-Conscious collection made from plant-based plastics, and we’re just getting started.

The impact you’ll make:

• Drive the implementation of new critical capabilities and standardized ways of working
• Maintain and enhance Operational Excellence methodologies and tools across key focus areas
• Ensure improvement events and projects are effectively planned, executed, and sustained
• Support teams in resolving operational issues using lean tools, 6S principles, and continuous improvement methods
• Identify and elevate cost saving opportunities by streamlining processes
• Strengthen a culture of continuous improvement through active engagement and problem solving

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills, including structured methods such as 5 Why
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• Hands on experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including improvement events and Six Sigma projects
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, waste reduction, and time studies, as well as project management, including leading improvement events
• Experience working with SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
• A proactive, hands on attitude, comfortable working directly on the shop floor as well as in an office environment
• Fluent Romanian and intermediate English skills

What we’ll give you in return:

• Permanent contract 
• Performance bonus: 10% of the annual salary 
• Meal vouchers 
• Medical services package 
• Various bonuses for Christmas, Easter, etc. 
• Productivity bonus according to the Collective Labor Agreement 
• Loyalty bonus after 1 year with the company 
• Transport to and from the factory (or fuel reimbursement) 
• Growth opportunities in dynamic environment  

Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?

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