H3Chief Operating Officer - COO (Manufacturing Company) /h3pFor our client, a leading manufacturing company servicing the global market, we are recruiting a highly motivated Chief Operating Officer responsible for leading all manufacturing and operations activities across worldwide plants. /ph3Position Function /h3pThe COO will oversee manufacturing and supply chain operations in China, South America, Italy, and Eastern Europe. They should be a hands-on, strategic, and detail-oriented leader with proven experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, quality, and management. The primary focus is to develop and execute an integrated operations strategy that delivers low cost, high quality products, flexibility, and customer satisfaction. /ph3Reports To /h3pCEO /ph3Supervises /h3pDirector of Supply Chain, Plant Directors, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Quality Director, Maintenance Managers, Customer Care Manager /ph3Essential Duties and Responsibilities /h3h3People Leadership /h3ulliCreate a compelling vision and foster team buy-in. /liliImplement two-way communication processes. /liliProvide growth and development opportunities for team members. /liliDevelop a culture of execution through performance goal setting and coaching. /liliEnsure customer service commitment is upheld through decision-making. /li /ulh3Strategic Leadership /h3ulliLead manufacturing operations strategic planning and implementation. /liliIdentify and evaluate growth opportunities, including flexible manufacturing. /liliManage and improve operations with a focus on process improvement and bottom-line performance. /li /ulh3Operational Accountability /h3ulliContribute to strategic management as a member of the executive team. /liliRecommend and implement strategic changes in manufacturing. /liliManage operations featuring high product mix and configured-to-order processes. /liliEnsure capacity expansion and continuous improvement. /liliImplement reporting tools to monitor results and drive efficiency and effectiveness. /li /ulh3Skills/Experience Requirements /h3ulliMinimum 15 years of leadership in manufacturing, including strategic planning and growth management. /liliSix Sigma Black Belt certification and lean manufacturing experience preferred. /liliExperience restructuring manufacturing footprints and implementing automation. /liliResults-driven with a focus on growth and multi-location operations. /liliStrong influence within matrix organizations and external stakeholders. /liliProven track record of transforming strategies into measurable results. /liliExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable on the plant floor and with customers. /liliExperience leading change management and cultural shifts. /li /ulh3Education Requirements /h3pBachelor’s degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering, or Business; MBA preferred. Training in Demand Flow, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma is a plus. /ph3Location /h3pCentral Southern Italy /p #J-18808-Ljbffr