On behalf of our client, an international manufacturing company operating in the specialty chemicals sector, we are looking for an
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Site Director, the Operations Manager will be responsible for leading all day-to-day production activities at a regulated industrial site, ensuring compliance with Seveso III legislation and the company’s safety, quality and environmental standards. The position plays a key role in driving operational excellence, optimizing processes and costs, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement across the plant.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with Seveso III and all relevant safety, environmental and quality regulations
* Deliver planned production output while maintaining high standards of process reliability and product quality
* Collaborate closely with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure equipment efficiency and minimize downtime
* Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams to support audits, certifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure cost-effective and sustainable production
* Drive process optimization, cost control and performance improvement through Lean and Operational Excellence methodologies
* Support the introduction of new products and processes, ensuring readiness and compliance with operational standards
* Promote a strong safety and performance culture by leading, coaching and motivating production teams
* Implement company policies in accordance with national labor regulations and internal procedures
* Contribute to strategic improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives supporting business growth.
Requirements
* Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
* 7–10 years of experience in operations management within a chemical or process manufacturing environment regulated under Seveso III (Directive 2012/18/EU)
* Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to engage and motivate cross-functional teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement
* Excellent communication, influencing and organizational skills.
* Fluent in English and Italian.
Location
Based in the North-West of Italy.
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