Production & Quality Control Manager

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LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturing company, part of an international industrial group, in the search for a Production & Quality Control Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the organization, overseeing production, quality, and procurement activities while ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, customer service excellence, and overall business profitability.

Operating in a highly customized manufacturing environment, the selected professional will work cross-functionally with different departments to ensure effective control and coordination of the entire operational and production value chain.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Production & Quality Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective performance of production, quality, and procurement processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating and supervising production, assembly, mechanical machining, and quality control activities.
- Managing and developing a direct reporting team composed of:
- Quality Specialist;
- Production Planning Manager;
- Workshop Supervisor;
- Purchasing Manager.

- Ensuring achievement of KPIs related to productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and service performance.
- Overseeing planning and procurement processes, ensuring the optimal balance between material availability, production capacity, and business requirements.
- Collaborating with technical and commercial departments to manage customer projects and specific client requirements.
- Supervising the company's Quality Management System,



promoting preventive and corrective actions aimed at enhancing performance and customer satisfaction.
- Identifying operational issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency enhancement, and process optimization.
- Supporting the evolution and implementation of digital tools and systems related to manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Interfacing with Group stakeholders within an international business environment.

Your Profile

Requirements

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or equivalent technical background.
- Proven experience in leadership positions within manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, preferably within highly customized or engineer-to-order production settings.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating Production, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
- Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of the following methodologies will be considered a strong advantage:
- Six Sigma;
- SMED;
- 5S.

- Experience with ERP, MES, and advanced production planning systems.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Opera MES, CyberPlan, and Mago ERP will be considered a plus.
- Fluent English is mandatory,



as the role requires regular interaction with international stakeholders and Group functions.

Personal Skills

We are seeking a credible and influential leader capable of driving change, engaging teams, and fostering a high-performance culture through technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Assertive leadership.
- Strong accountability and ownership mindset.
- Customer-oriented approach.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborative and solution-driven attitude.
- Flexibility and pragmatism in managing operational challenges.
- Determination, decisiveness, and results orientation.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Offer

- Opportunity to join a dynamic and international industrial environment.
- Strategic role with significant organizational visibility and responsibility.
- Chance to actively contribute to business growth and operational excellence initiatives.
- Competitive compensation package, with a salary range between €60,000 and €75,000 gross annual salary , plus performance-based premio (MBO) .

“Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).

The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/81xhkl