Production & Quality Control Manager

LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturingcompany, part of an international industrial group, in the search for aProduction & Quality Control Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role withinthe organization, overseeing production, quality, and procurement activitieswhile ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, customer serviceexcellence, and overall business profitability.

Operating in a highly customized manufacturingenvironment, the selected professional will work cross-functionally withdifferent departments to ensure effective control and coordination of theentire operational and production value chain.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Production & Quality Control Manager will beresponsible for ensuring the effective performance of production, quality, andprocurement processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement andoperational excellence.

Keyresponsibilities 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 leadercapable of driving change, engaging teams, and fostering a high-performanceculture through technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonalskills.

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.

Offer

• 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 compensa