Production Manager

Passionate about driving operational excellence?

At our company, we are driven by the ambition to continuously improve our manufacturing performance, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and efficiency. We aim to build a high-performing industrial environment where people, processes, and technology work seamlessly together to deliver outstanding results.

We believe in empowerment, accountability, and collaboration. Taking ownership of production performance, improving processes, and developing people are at the core of this role. Every day is an opportunity to enhance operational standards and contribute to the long-term success of the plant.

Discover extraordinary every day.*

1. Purpose and main priorities of the role:

The Production Manager for Coating is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of production activities within the department. The role ensures alignment with production plans, guarantees compliance with quality and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement across processes, people, and performance indicators.

The position reports to the Plant Director and manages the production workforce within the assigned area.

2. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will coordinate production activities in alignment with production plan, managing any deviations in collaboration with Planning.

• You will work closely with the Plant Director to identify and implement operational improvements and corrective actions.

• You will collaborate continuously with Technical Management, Planning, and Maintenance functions to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• You will manage the human resources assigned to production, with a strong focus on motivation, engagement, and professional development.

• You will support approval process for production-related purchase requests in line with operational needs.

• You will request and support supervision of maintenance interventions to ensure full efficiency of production assets.

• You will coordinate production teams, shift schedules, and cutting/programming activities.

• You will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures across all production activities.

• You will guarantee adherence to quality standards and support continuous training initiatives in collaboration with Quality Dept.

• You will actively participate in risk assessment activities related to health and safety in cooperation with HSE functions, focusing on equipment, machinery, and operational areas under your responsibility.

3. Key Responsibilities (performance focus):

• Ensure full compliance with efficiency, quality, and delivery targets.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (Safety, Efficiency, Quality)

• Drive motivation, engagement, and professional growth of the production team

• Contribute to the prevention and continuous improvement of health and safety conditions in the workplace.

4. Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or economics will be considered a plus

• Proven experience in production or manufacturing environments, ideally in industrial sectors

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams

• Solid understanding of production planning, maintenance coordination, and industrial processes

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High level of responsibility, proactivity, and results orientation

• Strong attention to safety, quality, and operational discipline

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Good knowledge of IT tools and production systems

• Result-oriented mindset, pragmatism, and a customer-centric approach

• Italian (proficient), English (good knowledge)

5. Why you can't miss this opportunity

You will play a key role in ensuring the operational excellence of the plant, directly contributing to production performance, quality standards, and team development. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic industrial environment where continuous improvement and people development are at the center of the strategy.

6. What You Can Expect From Our Selection Process

You will meet the HR Business Partner and the Plant Director.

Ready to start your exciting new journey with us? Come Discover Extraordinary* Every Day.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs. We are committed to ensuring that every person feels connected, that their uniqueness is valued and celebrated and that everyone feels that they belong. This is why providing our people with a flexible and welcoming work environment is one of our top priorities. Learn more about life at Fedrigoni: https://fedrigoni.com/en/work-with-us/