Kito Chain Italia seeks a Production Manager based in Tarvisio (Ud) – Italy. The role entails responsibility for the factory producing and delivering the required volume, cost-effectively and with high productivity as well as specified quality and delivery time and the responsibility for reaching set goals through development of production processes, employees, and organization.
Main responsibilities
* Ensure that safety rules and regulations are followed. Act with a “Safety is priority” mentality.
* Lead and distribute the work in the production organization.
* Ensure that the factory produces and delivers the required volume on time and meets quality requirements.
* Budget responsibility.
* Work environment responsibility for production.
* Carry out risk analyses and create action plans as well as run and follow up the action plan.
* Initiate, be responsible for, and drive process changes, ensuring that changes are validated in accordance with given routines.
* Actively participate in daily management.
* Prepare instructions to ensure quality, process stability, and a safe working environment.
* Run Lean work in the factory and be responsible for improvement work carried out via improvement groups.
* Responsible for personnel dimensioning based on volume decided in SIOP and the budget processes, in consultation with HR and Plant Director.
* Lead and develop employees to reach common goals such as lead time, machine utilization, productivity, low cost of quality defects, etc.
* Responsibility for the development of the production process, including layout.
* Ensure reporting back and that inventory count is carried out by the organization.
* Cooperate with external local parties, e.g., authorities and schools.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar production environment.
* Experience with safety regulations according to Italian Law.
* Knowledge of planning and ERP principles.
* Demonstrated ability in working with data and KPIs and converting them to action plans.
Technical Skills
* Excellent analytical and Excel skills.
* SAP experience is a plus.
* PowerBI or Tableau experience is a plus.
Education
* University or bachelor’s degree, specialization in supply chain is a plus.
* Lean Green Belt is a plus.
Languages
* Italian mother tongue.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively. Ability to prioritize work, identifying potential delays, and implementing solutions before they occur.
* Strong communication skills including written/verbal; experience presenting to large audiences including top leadership.
* Ability to build trust and effectively influence at all levels of the organization.
* Entrepreneurial mindset and stress-resistant, continually seeks to improve self and company, lead by example.
* Able to work independently and in a team.
* Striving towards quick turnarounds – don’t make perfect the enemy of progress.
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