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About Our Client
Industrial manufacturing group with international operations and a multi-site production footprint across Italy and abroad, currently undergoing a significant industrial restructuring and operational repositioning.
The role will personally lead the operational and industrial turnaround, acting across production structure, supply chain, organisation and commercial coordination. This position requires a strong hands‐on approach, fast decision‐making and on‐the‐ground presence. The assignment is initially temporary, with a potential transition into a permanent role upon completion of the plan.
Operations & Industrial Restructuring
Analyse and redesign the production footprint (Italy / abroad)
Optimise industrial processes and supply chain
Realign fixed cost base to current volumes
Define and implement operational KPIs and control systems
Lead organisational restructuring and workforce reductions
Drive strategic evaluations on industrial footprint
Organisation & Governance
Review and strengthen the organisational structure
Introduce managerial models into less structured environments
Define accountability, delegation levels and decision‐making processes
Commercial Operational Oversight
Coordinate and refocus the sales organisation
Set priorities across markets, customers and channels
Integrate wholesale, retail and e‐commerce models
Ensure alignment with product and merchandising functions
Stakeholder Management
Act as primary interface with ownership and advisor
Operate effectively in high‐pressure, time‐constrained environments
Provide structured reporting on turnaround progress The Successful Applicant
Proven experience in industrial turnarounds and restructuring
Background in roles such as:
Operations Director
Plant Director
Restructuring / Turnaround Manager
Experience in complex, multi‐site manufacturing environments
Strong track record in
deep organisational restructuring cost reduction and workforce optimisation industrial footprint redesign
Pragmatic, execution‐driven leadership style
Ability to operate in unstructured and complex environments
Technical background preferred
What's on Offer
Contract: Temporary Manager (fixed‐term executive or freelance)
Compensation: approx. €200K
Potential transition into a long‐term leadership role
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