
Plant Director
- Bologna
- 101.000-140.000 € all'anno
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Full responsibility over the Production, Logistics, Planning, Maintenance, Technical Facilities, and Continuous Improvement areas across multiple sites
- Development and implementation of operational strategies to improve production efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization
- Drive process optimization through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and digital tools (e.g., MES)
- Coordination with supply chain functions including procurement, vendor management, material planning, and inventory control
- Close collaboration with R&D and Technical departments to support product and process industrialization and new technology integration
- Monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI) related to efficiency, quality, delivery time, and cost
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and HSE requirements
- Co-definition of industrial budgets and investment plans with the General Management (technology upgrades, innovation, facility improvements)
- Lead and develop operational teams, fostering a continuous improvement culture
- Supervise cross-functional international projects aimed at harmonizing production systems and processes across sites
- University degree in Industrial, Management, or Chemical Engineering
- Preferably, an MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business or Operations
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in Operations Management, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles
- Industry background in plastics transformation, automotive, or high-standard technical manufacturing
- Proven experience leading international projects and managing multi-plant operations
- Deep understanding of production systems, global supply chains, and lean methodologies (TPM, Six Sigma)
- Knowledge of ERP systems and digital production tools
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements (CSR)
- Strong command of industrial cost control, KPIs, and statistical analysis tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
- Strong IT skills (MS 365 and related tools)