Production Director
Pubblicato il 29-09-2026 - Alexander Steele Recruitment in Frigento
Production Director
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Manufacturing • Campania, Italy •On-site
THE OPPORTUNITY
An established international manufacturer is investing in the leadership of its Italian operation, and we are searching for a Production Director to take ownership of its technical performance and lead its next phase.
Backed by a stable, well-invested international group, this is a genuine change mandate. The site is profitable and long-established; the goal now is to modernise the way it works, lift productivity, and build a culture where safety and quality come first. For the right leader, it is a rare chance to make a visible and lasting mark on a business at a pivotal moment.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the site's technical organisation across Production, Maintenance and R&D.;
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD
• Performance across the full production operation
• The production, maintenance and R&D; teams, and the standards they work to
• A step-change in productivity, efficiency and changeover performance
• A safety-first, quality-led culture across the site
• The technical relationship between the site and the wider group
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• A manufacturing leader with a real track record of driving change and measurable productivity improvement
• Strong people and shift leadership: someone who sets clear standards and holds teams to account
• A genuine, visible commitment to safety and quality
• The credibility and communication skills to work closely with an international group
• Experience leading a multi-line production or process operation. We are open to leaders from a range of manufacturing backgrounds who bring fresh thinking
• Italian is important for the site. Additional European languages, Spanish in particular, are an advantage
WHAT IS ON OFFER
• A competitive six-figure base salary, plus company car and performance premio
• A senior leadership role with real autonomy and clear impact
• The backing and stability of a well-invested international group
LOCATION
Campania, Italy. This is an on-site leadership role. You should be based in the region or open to relocating.
TO APPLY
This search is handled in strict confidence by Alexander Steele. For an exploratory, no-obligation conversation, apply through LinkedIn or contact Clarke Smith directly. xykwogc Every approach is treated in the strictest confidence.