Francesco Ciccone

Lean Manufacturing Specialist | Ex Amazon | 10+ years experience in Maintenance, Asset & Spare Parts Management.

Pomigliano d’Arco, Campania, Italy

About

- Master degree in Mechanical Engineering - Working as Lean Specialist @ Avio Aero - 4 years experience as SEU Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner @ Amazon - 3 years experience as Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner @ Amazon - 5 years experience as Spare Parts Manager @ Geven

Experience

  • Lean Manufacturing Specialist at Avio Aero
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Support leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve production and business objectives • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability across all production processes • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and define strategies for operational excellence • Facilitate the implementation of Lean principles and relevant tools on the production line • Lead improvement events, structured problem solving, and training sessions to strengthen continuous improvement capabilities • Train and coach employees on Lean concepts, problem-solving methods, and change management practices • Perform value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and organize Kaizen events to drive process improvements • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives • Contribute to the deployment of strategies defined by Corporate Lean within the Global Supply Chain • Improve workplace organization and operational efficiency, supporting logistics and material flow management • Define and support the implementation of kanban systems and both physical and digital pull-flow mechanisms

  • Amazon (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner - AMZL SEU
      May 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      • Drive strategic excellence across AMZL Southern Europe network through:  Technical guidance and support to RME Planners teams in Spain, France, and Italy  Implementation and standardization of APM (CMMS Software)  Development of standard workflows for maintenance programs  Data warehouse optimization and technical reporting  Process improvements and best practices sharing • Lead regional maintenance strategy by:  Coordinating cross-functional initiatives with EU RME teams  Supporting solution-driven approaches to engineering challenges  Advising on spare parts management and commissioning activities  Facilitating knowledge transfer and capability building  Collaborating with corporate analysts on system enhancements • Ensure operational excellence through:  Development of standardized maintenance procedures  Technical consultation on complex engineering challenges  APM system functionality and user experience optimization  Performance metrics tracking and continuous improvement  Training program development and delivery

    • Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner - FCO2
      Apr 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Successfully managed full launch activities of new Amazon FC site, including:  Led installation and commissioning of conveyor systems during construction  Developed and implemented comprehensive maintenance programs  Established asset management systems and spare parts infrastructure  Created efficient layout designs for operational optimization • Drove operational excellence through:  Preventive maintenance forecasting and optimization  Performance metrics tracking and continuous improvement initiatives  Equipment data management and history documentation  Network-wide support for new projects and training programs • Managed comprehensive spare parts program:  Optimized stock levels and inventory management  Coordinated with EU procurement for cost efficiencies  Implemented minimum holding levels system  Tracked and analyzed parts usage patterns • Led CMMS implementation and optimization:  Served as site-level Subject Matter Expert  Ensured alignment with EU standards  Participated in improvement programs  Delivered technical training to Engineering team

    • Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planner - MXP3
      Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Managed site activities of Amazon FC site, including:  Developed and implemented comprehensive maintenance programs  Established asset management systems and spare parts infrastructure  Created efficient layout designs for operational optimization • Drove operational excellence through:  Preventive maintenance forecasting and optimization  Performance metrics tracking and continuous improvement initiatives  Equipment data management and history documentation  Network-wide support for new projects and training programs • Managed comprehensive spare parts program:  Optimized stock levels and inventory management  Coordinated with EU procurement for cost efficiencies  Implemented minimum holding levels system  Tracked and analyzed parts usage patterns • Led CMMS implementation and optimization:  Served as site-level Subject Matter Expert  Ensured alignment with EU standards  Participated in improvement programs  Delivered technical training to Engineering team

  • Spare Parts Manager at GEVEN SpA
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Managed comprehensive spare parts operations:  Led order management and production planning  Developed and tracked performance KPIs  Optimized warehouse activities and stock levels  Implemented reorder point and safety stock strategies • Drove process improvement initiatives:  Conducted root cause analysis for delivery delays  Developed corrective action plans  Led weekly production follow-up meetings  Coordinated with Quality, Production, and Shipping teams • Customer and stakeholder management:  Managed relationships with major aerospace customers (Airbus, ATR, Boeing)  Supported Final Assembly Line (FAL) requirements  Resolved post-delivery issues  Participated in customer audits and quality reviews • Supply chain optimization:  Performed demand forecasting and analysis  Monitored inventory levels and stock rotation  Streamlined warehouse operations  Enhanced quality control processes

  • Maintenance Engineer Trainee at Alstom
    Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 · 7 mos

    • Led corrective maintenance program development for Train AGV 575 "NTV Italo":  Designed and documented maintenance processes  Conducted comprehensive risk assessments  Created technical documentation and procedures  Developed maintenance time measurement methods

  • Master Degree Thesis Project at Alstom
    Oct 2012 - Feb 2013 · 5 mos

    Master Degree Thesis Project: Maintenance Process Analysis for train AGV 575 "NTV Italo" Conducted comprehensive analysis of maintenance processes for high-speed train AGV575 "NTV Italo", focusing on:  In-depth analysis of existing maintenance procedures  Identification and evaluation of critical process issues  Development and implementation of recovery plans  Integration of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies