Production & Quality Control Manager
Pubblicato il 30-09-2026 - LHH in Italia
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, Cyber Plan, 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) .
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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.”