Production Supervisor

To drive operational excellence in Finishing and Fine Fibers operations by ensuring efficient, safe and customer-focused processes that support the plant's quality, service and profitability objectives.

The Finishing & Fine Fibers Department Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all Finishing and Fine Fibers operations, including the Laminator Line, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production while meeting customer quality requirements.

The role oversees the Finishing Department, Fine Fibers Line and Laminator Line, ensuring a smooth workflow from paper machine output to finished product shipment. The position is accountable for safety, people management, operational performance, quality and continuous improvement within the department.

Reports to: Production Manager

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company and legal HSE requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, audits, near misses reports.
• Ensure operators are adequately trained and qualified.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all finishing and converting processes.
• Manage daily production activities related to:
  • Roll handling and reel logistics
  • Product finishing and packaging
  • Fine Fibers production line
  • Laminator Line
  • Core cutting operations
  • Core preparation area
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and production schedules to meet customer demands and delivery targets.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Optimize machine utilization, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate shutdown activities and improvement projects.Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Ensure finished products comply with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Quality and Production departments to address non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Monitor key quality indicators and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement of product quality and process reliability.

• Lead, motivate and develop department employees.
• Manage staffing, training, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability and teamwork.
• Foster effective communication across shifts and departments.

• Lead operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity and lower operating costs.
• Analyze KPIs and implement improvement plans.Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrades.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Paper Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or High School diploma with significant experience in finishing departments.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in paper manufacturing, converting, finishing, laminating, packaging or comparable process industries.
• Proven experience in coordinating production activities and managing teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of paper finishing, converting and laminating operations.
• Understanding of packaging systems, reel handling and production logistics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent command of Italian, both written and spoken.

• Italian fluent
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken

• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision-making and changing management capabilities.

The salary range for this position is € 45.000 - € 55.000 gross per year. The final offer will reflect the outcome of the recruitment process a