Director of Operations, Italy
Pubblicato il 09-10-2026 - Altro in Leivi
To strengthen our management team in Cisano sul Neva, Italy, we are seeking an experienced leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to serve as Director of Operations (m/f/d) We are looking for someone who is willing to permanently relocate to Italy and to further develop our Italian location in a sustainable manner.
Your Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the areas of production, purchasing, the calibration laboratory, service, and warehousing and logistics
Leading and developing the respective department heads and employees
Ensuring efficient, on-time, and high-quality production, as well as an optimal flow of materials and goods
Responsibility for achieving quality, cost, and delivery targets
Further development and optimization of all operational processes in accordance with the principles of lean management and operational excellence
Overseeing production, capacity, and resource planning
Responsibility for strategic and operational procurement as well as supplier management
Ensuring the highest quality standards in the calibration laboratory and technical service
Implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
Close collaboration with the Development, Sales, Quality Management, and Finance departments within the corporate group
Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH in Germany and contributing to the strategic development of the corporate group
Your Profile A successfully completed degree in engineering or industrial engineering and management, or a comparable qualification
Several years of leadership experience in a similar position in an industrial setting
Experience managing multiple operational business units
In-depth knowledge of production, supply chain management, procurement, and quality management
Experience in introducing and implementing Lean Management, Operational Excellence, or comparable methods
Analytical thinking skills as well as strong entrepreneurial and strategic expertise
Strong leadership skills, decisiveness, and communication skills
Business-level proficiency in Italian, English, and German is required
We offer you A responsible management position with significant autonomy The opportunity to work directly with the executive leadership of an internationally successful corporate group The opportunity to actively help shape the operational direction of a technology leader
Performance-based compensation and attractive benefits
Flexible working hours in a modern and supportive work environment A motivated team and an open corporate culture
Interested?