Production Manager
About the job
We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence and develop a high-performing production organization. In this role, you will take ownership of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and people development. You will play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, embedding the Franke Production System (FPS) and developing frontline leaders who can deliver sustainable results.
È essenziale assicurarsi di soddisfare i requisiti per questo ruolo; la preghiamo di leggere attentamente quanto segue.
Your Mission
Success in this role means more than achieving production targets. It means creating a manufacturing organization where safety comes first, quality is everyone’s responsibility, performance is consistently delivered, continuous improvement becomes a daily habit, and people are empowered to grow and succeed. You will make a lasting impact by building strong leaders, reliable processes and a culture of operational excellence that delivers sustainable results.
Your tasks1. Lead Safety with No Compromise
- Champion a Safety-First culture through visible shopfloor leadership, Gemba walks, risk prevention and proactive employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and corporate standards, including delegated responsibilities as Dirigente per la Sicurezza under Italian Legislative Decree 81/08.
- Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.
2. Deliver Quality and Customer Excellence
- Foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, ensuring first-time-right production and compliance with product and process standards.
- Reduce defects, scrap, rework and customer complaints through structured problem solving and data-driven improvements.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to enhance process reliability and customer satisfaction.
3. Drive Operational Performance and Delivery
- Lead manufacturing operations to achieve production targets, customer commitments and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
- Optimize capacity, workforce allocation and production flow in close collaboration with Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Drive FPS Daily Management routines, visual performance tracking and effective escalation processes.
- Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions, engineering changes and industrialization projects.
4. Accelerate Productivity and Continuous Improvement
- Improve productivity, manufacturing efficiency, equipment utilization and cost performance, taking ownership of production budgets and operating expenses.
- Lead the deployment of the Franke Production System (FPS), embedding Lean principles, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and support investments in technology, equipment and automation.
5. Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams
- Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders, strengthening their people management capabilities, accountability and decision-making.
- Set clear expectations, drive performance management and address performance gaps fairly and decisively.
- Foster engagement, collaboration and ownership while leading organizational and cultural change.
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans, promoting a culture of respect, continuous improvement and Franke Values.
RequirementsExperience & Background
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years leading large production teams in complex industrial environments.
- Experience in manufacturing organizations with over 150 employees is preferred.
- Background in metal processing, stainless steel manufacturing, stamping, welding, finishing or similar processes is highly valued.
- Proven success in Lean Manufacturing, operational improvement and organizational change, including the development of frontline and middle management teams.
- Experience in an international manufacturing environment.
Leadership & Technical Capabilities
- Strong people leadership: a hands-on, credible leader who inspires trust, develops talent, empowers teams and drives accountability.
- Operational excellence: solid expertise in SQDC performance management, Lean Manufacturing and production systems such as TPS, FPS or WCM.
- Analytical mindset: ability to interpret data, identify root causes and translate insights into effectiv
We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence and develop a high-performing production organization. In this role, you will take ownership of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and people development. You will play a key role in strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, embedding the Franke Production System (FPS) and developing frontline leaders who can deliver sustainable results.
È essenziale assicurarsi di soddisfare i requisiti per questo ruolo; la preghiamo di leggere attentamente quanto segue.
Your Mission
Success in this role means more than achieving production targets. It means creating a manufacturing organization where safety comes first, quality is everyone’s responsibility, performance is consistently delivered, continuous improvement becomes a daily habit, and people are empowered to grow and succeed. You will make a lasting impact by building strong leaders, reliable processes and a culture of operational excellence that delivers sustainable results.
Your tasks1. Lead Safety with No Compromise
- Champion a Safety-First culture through visible shopfloor leadership, Gemba walks, risk prevention and proactive employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and corporate standards, including delegated responsibilities as Dirigente per la Sicurezza under Italian Legislative Decree 81/08.
- Drive incident investigations, root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.
2. Deliver Quality and Customer Excellence
- Foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, ensuring first-time-right production and compliance with product and process standards.
- Reduce defects, scrap, rework and customer complaints through structured problem solving and data-driven improvements.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to enhance process reliability and customer satisfaction.
3. Drive Operational Performance and Delivery
- Lead manufacturing operations to achieve production targets, customer commitments and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
- Optimize capacity, workforce allocation and production flow in close collaboration with Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Drive FPS Daily Management routines, visual performance tracking and effective escalation processes.
- Ensure operational readiness for new product introductions, engineering changes and industrialization projects.
4. Accelerate Productivity and Continuous Improvement
- Improve productivity, manufacturing efficiency, equipment utilization and cost performance, taking ownership of production budgets and operating expenses.
- Lead the deployment of the Franke Production System (FPS), embedding Lean principles, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work and Visual Management.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and support investments in technology, equipment and automation.
5. Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams
- Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders, strengthening their people management capabilities, accountability and decision-making.
- Set clear expectations, drive performance management and address performance gaps fairly and decisively.
- Foster engagement, collaboration and ownership while leading organizational and cultural change.
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans, promoting a culture of respect, continuous improvement and Franke Values.
RequirementsExperience & Background
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years leading large production teams in complex industrial environments.
- Experience in manufacturing organizations with over 150 employees is preferred.
- Background in metal processing, stainless steel manufacturing, stamping, welding, finishing or similar processes is highly valued.
- Proven success in Lean Manufacturing, operational improvement and organizational change, including the development of frontline and middle management teams.
- Experience in an international manufacturing environment.
Leadership & Technical Capabilities
- Strong people leadership: a hands-on, credible leader who inspires trust, develops talent, empowers teams and drives accountability.
- Operational excellence: solid expertise in SQDC performance management, Lean Manufacturing and production systems such as TPS, FPS or WCM.
- Analytical mindset: ability to interpret data, identify root causes and translate insights into effectiv