Production Manager

20 ore fa

peschiera del garda, veneto, Italia Franke Tempo pieno

About the job

Your Mission

We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence and develop a high-performing production organization. In this role, you will take ownership of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and people development. You will play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, embedding the Franke Production System (FPS) and developing frontline leaders who can deliver sustainable results.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means more than achieving production targets. It means creating a manufacturing organization where safety comes first, quality is everyone’s responsibility, performance is consistently delivered, continuous improvement becomes a daily habit, and people are empowered to grow and succeed. You will make a lasting impact by building strong leaders, reliable processes and a culture of operational excellence that delivers sustainable results.

Your tasks

1. Lead Safety with No Compromise

Champion a Safety-First culture through visible shopfloor leadership, Gemba walks, risk prevention and proactive employee engagement. Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and corporate standards, including delegated responsibilities as Dirigente per la Sicurezza under Italian Legislative Decree 81/08. Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.

2. Deliver Quality and Customer Excellence

Foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, ensuring first-time-right production and compliance with product and process standards. Reduce defects, scrap, rework and customer complaints through structured problem solving and data-driven improvements. Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to enhance process reliability and customer satisfaction.

3. Drive Operational Performance and Deliver y

Lead manufacturing operations to achieve production targets, customer commitments and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance. Optimize capacity, workforce allocation and production flow in close collaboration with Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics. Drive FPS Daily Management routines, visual performance tracking and effective escalation processes. Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions, engineering changes and industrialization projects.

4. Accelerate Productivity and Continuous Improvement

Improve productivity, manufacturing efficiency, equipment utilization and cost performance, taking ownership of production budgets and operating expenses. Lead the deployment of the Franke Production System (FPS), embedding Lean principles, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management. Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and support investments in technology, equipment and automation.

5. Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams

Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders, strengthening their people management capabilities, accountability and decision-making. Set clear expectations, drive performance management and address performance gaps fairly and decisively. Foster engagement, collaboration and ownership while leading organizational and cultural change. Build talent pipelines and succession plans, promoting a culture of respect, continuous improvement and Franke Values.

Requirements

Experience & Background

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years leading large production teams in complex industrial environments. Experience in manufacturing organizations with over 150 employees is preferred. Background in metal processing, stainless steel manufacturing, stamping, welding, finishing or similar processes is highly valued. Proven success in Lean Manufacturing, operational improvement and organizational change, including the development of frontline and middle management teams. Experience in an international manufacturing environment.

Leadership & Technical Capabilities

Strong people leadership: a hands-on, credible leader who inspires trust, develops talent, empowers teams and drives accountability. Operational excellence: solid expertise in SQDC performance management, Lean Manufacturing and production systems such as TPS, FPS or WCM. Analytical mindset: ability to interpret data,