🚀 Plant Director

Overview

Our client is a well-established industrial company, part of an international group and recognized as a market leader in the development and production of high-value products for global markets.

To support an ambitious growth plan and further strengthen site-level leadership, we are looking for a Plant Director with solid experience in managing complex manufacturing environments and strong leadership capabilities.

The context is structured, technical, and continuously evolving, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The role offers high visibility and autonomy within a group that considers this site a strategic asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the management of the production site, overseeing Operations, Quality, Maintenance, HSE, Logistics, and Engineering
• Leadership of cross-functional teams across multiple operational areas
• Monitoring and continuous improvement of key industrial KPIs (efficiency, costs, safety, quality, scrap, OEE, etc.)
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and managing inspections and audits
• Budget ownership, investment planning, and capex management
• Acting as the primary liaison with corporate and global functions to ensure strategic alignment
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• University degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline
• At least 10 years of experience in industrial operations, ideally with previous site management or senior leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in regulated or structured manufacturing environments

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of industrial best practices in operations, quality, and supply chain
• Experience in managing maintenance, safety, and production efficiency programs
• Familiarity with ERP / MES systems and performance monitoring tools
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Soft Skills

• Proven leadership and strategic planning abilities
• Results-driven, with a strong continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and change management skills
• High level of autonomy and sound decision-making
• Availability to travel occasionally within Italy and abroad

Would you like to join a structured, high-impact industrial environment with strong international exposure? Submit your application now!