Production Manager

Production & Operations Manager – Manufacturing

Location:
Veneto, Italy Employment type: Permanent

Salary:
€60,000–€75,000 gross annual salary + performance-based bonus Role Overview An opportunity is available for an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, quality and procurement operations within an established international industrial group. The role carries significant operational responsibility, overseeing the full production value chain in a highly customised manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive productivity, quality, delivery performance and profitability while leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management
- Oversee production, assembly, mechanical machining and quality control activities.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary management team comprising Quality, Production Planning, Workshop Supervision and Purchasing.
- Ensure achievement of key performance indicators covering productivity, quality, on-time delivery and customer service.
- Coordinate operational activities to optimise production capacity, resource allocation and manufacturing efficiency. Planning & Supply Chain
- Oversee production planning and procurement processes.
- Ensure effective material availability and alignment between supply, production capacity and business requirements.
- Work closely with technical and commercial teams to manage customer projects and specific delivery requirements. Quality Management
- Supervise the Quality Management System and ensure effective quality processes.
- Drive preventive and corrective actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor operational performance and address quality-related issues. Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvement initiatives.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve productivity and optimise processes.
- Support the implementation and development of digital manufacturing and supply chain systems.
- Promote operational excellence across production and supporting functions. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Drive accountability, collaboration and a high-performance culture.
- Work closely with international Group stakeholders.
- Support wider business objectives and operational development initiatives. Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, ideally within customised or engineer-to-order production.
- Experience managing or coordinating Production, Quality and Supply Chain functions.
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Experience with ERP, MES and advanced production planning systems.
- Fluent English is essential for regular communication with international stakeholders. Advantageous Experience
- Six Sigma, SMED and 5S methodologies.
- Experience with Opera MES, CyberPlan or Mago ERP.
- Manufacturing process optimisation and continuous improvement programmes.
- Experience working within an international industrial group. Leadership Profile
- Assertive and credible leadership style.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Customer-focused and commercially aware.
- Ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Practical, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
- Decisive, adaptable and results-driven.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Offer
- Competitive gross annual salary of €60,000–€75,000.
- Performance-based MBO bonus.
- Strategic leadership position with significant organisational visibility.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and operational excellence within an international manufacturing environment.