Production & Quality Control Manager

LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturing

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company, part of an international industrial group, in the search for a
Production & Quality Control Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role within
the organization, overseeing production, quality, and procurement activities
while ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, customer service
excellence, and overall business profitability.

Operating in a highly customized manufacturing
environment, the selected professional will work cross-functionally with
different departments to ensure effective control and coordination of the
entire operational and production value chain.

The Production & Quality Control Manager will be
responsible for ensuring the effective performance of production, quality, and
procurement processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and
operational excellence.

Key
responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising
  production, assembly, mechanical machining, and quality control
  activities.
• Managing and developing a direct reporting team composed of:
  • Quality Specialist;
  • Production Planning Manager;
  • Workshop Supervisor;
  • Purchasing Manager.
• Ensuring achievement of KPIs
  related to productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and service
  performance.
• Overseeing planning and
  procurement processes, ensuring the optimal balance between material
  availability, production capacity, and business requirements.
• Collaborating with technical
  and commercial departments to manage customer projects and specific client
  requirements.
• Supervising the company's
  Quality Management System, promoting preventive and corrective actions
  aimed at enhancing performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identifying operational issues
  and implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste
  reduction, efficiency enhancement, and process optimization.
• Supporting the evolution and
  implementation of digital tools and systems related to manufacturing and
  supply chain management.
• Interfacing with Group
  stakeholders within an international business environment.

• Degree in Mechanical
  Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or equivalent
  technical background.
• Proven experience in leadership
  positions within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical
  manufacturing processes, preferably within highly customized or
  engineer-to-order production settings.
• Demonstrated experience in
  coordinating Production, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
• Solid understanding of Lean
  Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the following
  methodologies will be considered a strong advantage:
  • Six Sigma;
  • SMED;
  • 5S.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and
  advanced production planning systems.
• Familiarity with platforms such
  as Opera MES, CyberPlan, and Mago ERP will be considered a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory, as
  the role requires regular interaction with international stakeholders and
  Group functions.

We are seeking a credible and influential leader
capable of driving change, engaging teams, and fostering a high-performance
culture through technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonal
skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Assertive
  leadership.
• Strong accountability and
  ownership mindset.
• Customer-oriented
  approach.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and
  develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative and
  solution-driven attitude.
• Flexibility and pragmatism in
  managing operational challenges.
• Determination, decisiveness,
  and results orientation.
• Excellent communication and
  relationship-building skills.

• Opportunity to join a dynamic
  and international industrial environment.
• Strategic role with significant
  organizational visibility and responsibility.
• Chance to actively contribute
  to business growth and operational excellence initiatives.
• Competitive compensation
  package, with a salary range between €60,000 and €75,000 gross annual
  salary , plus performance-based bonus (MBO) .

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