Industrial Operations Management Expert
We are seeking a highly qualified professional to lead our industrial operations towards increased efficiency, quality, and innovation. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the successful candidate will have full responsibility for the performance of a mid-sized production plant, overseeing production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and safety functions.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining and implementing operational transformation strategies to support business growth, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and industrial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all plant activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost targets are met.
* Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards applicable to the industry.
* Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, scrap rate, lead time, etc.) and implement corrective/improvement actions.
Team Leadership and Organizational Development:
* Lead and motivate production teams through a structured middle management layer.
* Collaborate with the HR Department to define training needs, succession plans, and professional development paths.
* Promote a safety-first culture focused on operational problem-solving and accountability.
Continuous Improvement and Process Innovation:
* Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance production flexibility.
* Introduce enabling technologies to support digital transformation.
* Oversee Capex projects including equipment upgrades and new production lines.
Quality and Safety Management:
* Partner with Quality and HSE departments to ensure full implementation of certified management systems.
* Continuously monitor quality indicators and manage non-conformities with timely corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.
Candidate Profile:
* Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Management); MBA or postgraduate degree in operations is a plus.
* Experience: At least 10 years in increasingly senior operational roles within regulated industrial sectors.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a high-performance culture.
* Technical skills: Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and digital production systems.
* Soft skills: Decisive, strategically minded, results-driven, and resilient.
* Languages: Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus for non-native speakers.
Salary and Benefits:
* Gross Annual Salary: €120,000 – €140,000
* Variable Bonus: Based on MBO, according to company policy
* Benefits: Company car, private health insurance, laptop, phone, meal vouchers or company canteen, relocation support if applicable