Operations Director
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Marioff in Roma
Role: Operations DirectorLocation: Pero (Milan), ItalyContract type: full-time, permanent contractAbout MarioffFor four decades, Marioff has been driven by the challenge of keeping people and businesses safe.
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Today, we are the global leader in high-pressure water mist fire protection with our HI-FOG system, setting new standards and pushing the fire protection industry forward.
Rooted in Nordic innovation and delivering globally, Marioff is home to those who approach challenges with an innovative mindset, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
We believe that delivering peace of mind and reliability to our customers requires empowering diverse teams to collaborate towards common success, creating a lasting impact.At Marioff, more than 500 motivated professionals work across the globe.
As a truly global company, we value the diversity of roles and skills within our team, with colleagues from nearly 30 nationalities collaborating towards a common goal.With our head office in Vantaa and our factory in Kerava, Finland, we have a global reach with subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, North America, Spain, Sweden, Poland, the United Kingdom, and China.About the roleMarioff Italy is entering an important phase of industrial growth and transformation.To support this evolution, we are seeking a senior operations leader who will play a key role in strengthening and scaling our industrial capabilities, while leading the transition towards a more structured, modern, customer focused and efficient organization.Marioff Italy Operations Director role holds end‑to‑end operational accountability, covering manufacturing, sourcing, and internal logistics, this role will lead the lean transformation of Italian Operations and ensures the safety working environment and quality of services and product according to the customer expectations.The Operations Director will be responsible for driving the evolution of the current operations model, improving industrial performance, and assessing the need for new production facility together with Marioff Group Operations Organization.This is a highly strategic and hands-on role,
requiring strong execution capabilities, credibility on the shop floor, and proven experience in industrial transformation within entrepreneurial or medium-sized industrial environments, where processes, organization and culture evolve together.Your main responsibilities will be:Manufacturing Transformation & Operational ExcellenceLead the evolution of the manufacturing model towards a structured, cost effective, scalable and process-driven organization to meet the business growth targetsAssess need for new production facility and in case neededIntroduce and strengthen lean manufacturing principles, industrial standards and operational discipline based on Marioff Group StandardsEnsure compliance with quality, safety and environment management systems and standards and enhance operations’ safety cultureDefine and implement KPIs to improve productivity, quality, safety, delivery performance and operational efficiencyDrive cost competitiveness and manufacturing performance through better planning, resource utilization and process optimizationSourcing and LogisticsLead factory‑level sourcing in alignment with group sourcing strategiesEnsure material and service availability for production and customer deliveriesDrive cost competitiveness and supplier performanceCollaborate with group sourcing organization on supplier selection, risk, and complianceInternal Logistics & Material FlowOwn internal logistics and warehouse operationsEnsure efficient material flow from receiving through production to finished goods storageOptimize inventory levels according to group policiesImprove internal logistics efficiency, accuracy, and space utilizationOrganization & LeadershipDrive the cultural evolution of the organization, helping teams adapt to more structured ways of workingBuild,
structure and strengthen the operations organization and leadership teamEnsure close alignment with business units, Marioff Operations and engineeringAct as a trusted industrial partner to top management on operations strategy, capacity planning and operational prioritiesPromote accountability, execution discipline and a continuous improvement mindset across the organizationTo be successful in this role you will need:15+ years of progressive experience in operations / manufacturing leadership roles within industrial environments
- preferably from mechanical/electrical assembly operationsProven experience in operations transformationStrong track record in:Lean manufacturing implementationProcess formalization and operational structuringOrganizational and cultural transformationIndustrial scale-up, plant start-up, relocation or major expansion projectsStrong operational mindset combined with strategic thinking and execution capabilityNatural leadership and credibility with both management teams and shop-floor personnelStrong change management and communication skills (Italian + English)Engineering or technical background strongly preferredFluent in both Italian and English language Considered as an advantage:Experience in international and matrix organizations considered a plusWhat can we offer you?A unique opportunity to shape the industrial future of Marioff Italy during an important phase of growth and transformationA chance to make a significant impact on operational scalability and performance and long-term competitivenessA dynamic and internationally oriented work environment in a company with high technology products and a strong growth strategyBenefits:Competitive compensationBonus schemeCompany carA highly influential position in a high-technology organization with strong growth potential Flexible working arrangements including partial remote workOur commitment to youWe offer you a dynamic and international work environment in a company with high technology products, a strong growth strategy and people who are passionate about fire safety.
At Marioff we value diversity in all its forms and we believe that it is our excellent, highly skilled people who make success, competitive excellence and innovation happen. xysqume
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