Production & Quality Control Manager

LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturing

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.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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.
Your Profile
Requirements
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.
Personal Skills
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, decisiv