Plant Director

For our client, an international player in the manufacture and distribution of medical devices (orthotics & prosthetics), we are looking for their Italian Business Unit a

**Plant Director.**

He/she - reporting to the CEO of the products & components branch of the Group
- will be responsible for all the aspects regarding the manufacturing site (25 resources).

He/she oversees all daily operations of the plant driving continuous improvement and optimization of all processes; he/she ensures positive employee relations and a safe working environment, as well as monitoring financial performance of processing facility.

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Main Responsabilities:_**
- Ensure the achievement of general and production objectives
- Supervise the administrative team by implementing the rules and procedures defined by the Group
- Prepare cost and staff budget in collaboration with the Management
- Manage the relationship with Plant’s staff
- Propose improvements and investments designed to a greater production efficiency, a cost reduction, an environmental protection and a health and safety of workers
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers
- Ensure the compliance with legislation about health and safety of workers
- Create and implement short and long-range actions to achieve increased volumes and margins
- Oversee sales targets and forecasts with Sales Manager
- Implement new products with Sales Manager

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Requirements:_**
- Master’s degree in Engineering or similar; MBA will be considered a strong plus
- Proven experience in the role in companies that preferably produce polymer elastomeric (all the type of elastomeric, rubber, polyurethane, etc)
- With a spirit of curiosity, you are capable of developing and testing new product designs yourself
- Ability to organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity
- Ability in decision-making and strong analytical mindset.
- Excellent communication skill, leadership and people management.
- Excellent in English both written and spoken

Site of work: northern province of Bologna