Director of Operations, Italy
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Narda Safety Test Solutions in Udine
To strengthen our management team in Cisano sul Neva, Italy, we are seeking an experienced leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to serve asDirector 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 sk