Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant)
Location: Rivalta Scrivia (Alessandria, Italy) – Permanent contract.
Your mission
* Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and foster a strong safety culture across the production area.
* Manage and coordinate production departments, ensuring adherence to production plans and quality standards.
* Optimize manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and performance analysis methodologies.
* Monitor key operational KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, line efficiency, downtime) and implement corrective action plans.
* Collaborate with Maintenance department to:
o Define intervention priorities.
o Support the planning of preventive maintenance.
o Ensure equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
o Assess the effectiveness of maintenance activities.
* Ensure proper technical and managerial training of production personnel.
* Manage the production budget and contribute to the capital expenditure (capex) plan for plant and layout improvements.
* Interface with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure smooth cross‑functional alignment.
* Lead digitalization and automation initiatives within the production area (Industry 4.0 projects).
* Daily supervision of production areas: workforce allocation, shift management, task prioritization.
* Participation in daily/weekly performance meetings and reporting on KPIs.
* Analysis of downtime, failures, and root causes (RCA), with implementation of improvement actions.
* Support in drafting and enforcing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
* Follow-up on maintenance activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
* Conduct periodic audits on safety, quality, and production processes.
* Support equipment validation and commissioning of new machines or lines.
* Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).
Your profile
* In-depth knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes (chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical, food, etc., depending on plant context).
* Strong understanding of key production KPIs and efficiency improvement techniques.
* Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and problem‑solving methodologies.
* Understanding of equipment operation principles and basic maintenance concepts (preventive, predictive, corrective).
* Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, data analytics tools, and digital manufacturing technologies.
* Ability to interpret technical plant diagrams (preferred).
* Knowledge of safety standards and applicable regulations for manufacturing plants.
* Strong leadership and ability to manage operational teams.
* Analytical mindset and effective problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
* Clear communication across operational, technical, and management levels.
* Strong result orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
* Effective planning and prioritization skills.
What we offer
* Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth.
* Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded HiUniversity.
* Internal career opportunities; over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility.
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