About this role
Production Manager Preports to: Plant Manager Location: Chivasso, Italy Languages: Fluent Italian & English Responsabilities Continuously monitor Value Stream performance by supervising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and promptly addressing deviations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved. Ensure the proper operation and reliability of production equipment through the management of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. Manage the Value Stream from operational, technical, and financial perspectives, including resource planning, cost control, inventory management, and performance monitoring. Lead and coordinate Production, Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Ensure continuous training and on-the-job coaching to develop the skills and competencies required to achieve operational excellence. Proactively identify and resolve production, maintenance, and engineering issues by designing and implementing solutions aimed at maximizing efficiency and process effectiveness. Define and implement the Value Stream continuous improvement strategy, ensuring the achievement of operational excellence objectives. Coordinate and promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including Kaizen workshops, 5S, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping activities. Manage improvement and capital investment projects, monitoring progress, results, and expected returns. Analyze and improve production and material flows, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and reduce waste. Define production priorities by allocating resources and scheduling activities according to customer requirements and operational needs. Manage shift schedules, vacation planning, and workforce allocation to ensure adequate operational coverage. Manage the Value Stream budget and related administrative activities, monitoring costs, investments, and financial performance. Interface with external suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials, services, and technical support required for production and maintenance activities. Actively collaborate with the Plant Manager and other business functions to achieve plant objectives and support continuous organizational development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures, promoting a strong safety culture and employee involvement. Requirements Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Understanding of maintenance principles and industrial production systems Experience in KPI definition, monitoring, and performance analysis Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant specialization. #LI-CC