Junior Production Area Manager

1 giorno fa

Alessandria, Piedmont, Italia PPG Industries Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you will support daily department operations in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing setting, collaborating with experienced managers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will help coordinate teams, monitor activities, and contribute to process improvements that boost productivity and cost efficiency. The position offers hands-on leadership development and a pathway to greater responsibility within a safety- and quality-focused culture. This opportunity combines daily shop-floor involvement with exposure to continuous improvement initiatives.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • base salary 50.000,00 EUR to 55.000,00 EUR per year
  • equal opportunity employer
  • opportunity to grow and develop your career
  • training and onboarding opportunities
  • fulfilling workplace and emphasis on learning
  • benefits discussed with recruiter

Responsabilità

  • Support daily operations and production scheduling within the department
  • Monitor safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets and help meet them
  • Learn and apply OEM standards, technical specs, and industry requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
  • Assist supervisors and operators in maintaining efficient workflows and resolving issues
  • Monitor KPIs (efficiency, scrap rates, cycle times) and implement improvement actions
  • Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
  • Promote compliance with workplace safety and environmental standards
  • Collaborate with Logistics, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production flows
  • Support maintenance planning with maintenance teams
  • Contribute to training and onboarding to ensure procedures are followed
  • Prepare reports and communicate updates to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Develop leadership and people management skills through hands-on learning

Requisiti fondamentali

  • Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or related fields
  • 1-3 years in a manufacturing environment (Team Leader, Shift Leader, Production Engineer, Production Supervisor, or similar)
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing or process industries preferred
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Initial experience coordinating production teams and supporting daily shop floor activities
  • Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements in an industrial setting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, eager to learn, adaptable in a dynamic production setting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or production management systems a plus
  • Good command of English (written and spoken)
  • problem-solving
  • communication
  • proactivity
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP or production management systems
  • Lean Manufacturing