Production Manager

Production Manager

Preports to: Plant Manager

Location: Chivasso Italy

Languages: Fluent Italian & English

Responsabilities

• Continuously monitor Value Stream performance by supervising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and promptly addressing deviations to ensure safety quality delivery and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.
• Ensure the proper operation and reliability of production equipment through the management of preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage the Value Stream from operational technical and financial perspectives including resource planning cost control inventory management and performance monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate Production Maintenance and Process Engineering teams fostering collaboration accountability and professional development.
• Ensure continuous training and on-the-job coaching to develop the skills and competencies required to achieve operational excellence.
• Proactively identify and resolve production maintenance and engineering issues by designing and implementing solutions aimed at maximizing efficiency and process effectiveness.
• Define and implement the Value Stream continuous improvement strategy ensuring the achievement of operational excellence objectives.
• Coordinate and promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives including Kaizen workshops 5S SMED and Value Stream Mapping activities.
• Manage improvement and capital investment projects monitoring progress results and expected returns.
• Analyze and improve production and material flows identifying opportunities to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Define production priorities by allocating resources and scheduling activities according to customer requirements and operational needs.
• Manage shift schedules vacation planning and workforce allocation to ensure adequate operational coverage.
• Manage the Value Stream budget and related administrative activities monitoring costs investments and financial performance.
• Interface with external suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials services and technical support required for production and maintenance activities.
• Actively collaborate with the Plant Manager and other business functions to achieve plant objectives and support continuous organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations and company procedures promoting a strong safety culture and employee involvement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of maintenance principles and industrial production systems
• Experience in KPI definition monitoring and performance analysis
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field; alternatively a Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant specialization.

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