Industrial IT & Automation Manager
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Antal International in Volpiano
An international cosmetics group is establishing a new industrial site in the Greater Milan Metropolitan area, dedicated to color cosmetics manufacturing, including foundations, emulsions and color bases.The site, which currently employs approximately 40–45 people, is entering its ramp-up phase.In this context, we are looking for an experienced IT Manager – Manufacturing & Digital Transformation to take ownership of the site's IT environment and play a key role in building, developing and securing its technology landscape.This is not a purely corporate IT or ERP position. It is a highly autonomous, hands-on industrial IT role, combining infrastructure, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems, business applications and digital transformation.Your roleReporting directly to the Corporate IT organization in the US, with a dotted-line relationship to the local Plant Leadership and R&D; teams, you will act as the key interface between site operations and Corporate IT.Your main responsibilities will include:Take ownership of the site's IT infrastructure, systems and applicationsEnsure the reliability, security and continuity of the IT environmentManage and develop networks, servers, infrastructure and cybersecuritySupport the IT requirements of the manufacturing and shop-floor environmentContribute to the development of the site's IT architecture during its ramp-upDrive the implementation and integration of digital solutions supporting Production, Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics and QualitySupport and develop ERP, Production Planning,
MES and other manufacturing-related applicationsTranslate operational requirements into effective and sustainable technology solutionsLead local IT implementation, transformation and modernization projectsEnsure alignment with Corporate IT architecture, cybersecurity policies and global standardsCoordinate external IT partners and service providers where requiredSupport users and key business stakeholders across the siteIdentify opportunities to simplify, automate and digitalize industrial processesManage critical incidents and contribute to business continuityYour profileWe are looking for a senior IT professional with significant experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.You may currently be working as an IT Manager, Plant IT Manager, Site IT Manager, Manufacturing IT Manager or IT & Digital Manager.More importantly, you should have already been directly involved in building, developing, modernizing or significantly transforming an industrial IT environment.You will ideally bring:Strong experience in IT infrastructure, networks, servers and cybersecurityProven exposure to manufacturing operations and shop-floor environmentsGood understanding of industrial business processes across Production, Planning, Supply Chain,
Logistics and QualityExperience with ERP and manufacturing applicationsExposure to MES and Production Planning systemsA successful track record in IT transformation, implementation or greenfield/ramp-up projectsAbility to combine a strategic perspective with a pragmatic and hands-on approachStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesHigh degree of autonomy and ownershipAbility to operate effectively within an international and matrix organizationStrong communication skills and the ability to bridge the gap between Operations and ITFluent professional English, enabling regular interaction with US-based and international stakeholdersExperience with Oracle EBS would be valuable but is not a prerequisite: we are not looking for a pure Oracle specialist.Experience gained within cosmetics, pharmaceutical/CDMO, chemicals, ingredients, food, packaging or other process manufacturing environments would be particularly relevant.Why join?This is an opportunity to join an industrial site at a particularly important stage of its development.Rather than inheriting a fully mature environment, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop the site's IT landscape as operations ramp up, while benefiting from the support and standards of an international Corporate IT organization.The position offers a combination of operational ownership, international exposure, technology leadership and genuine transformation responsibility.? Location: Greater Milan Metropolitan area, Lombardy – on-site industrial role? Permanent position? Compensation: target salary around €70,000 gross per year, with some flexibility depending on experience, expertise and overall fit.Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.