Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

[Internal Opportunity]   Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? An opportunity has just come up within the Manufacturing department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management of manufacturing operations within the plant, ensuring full alignment with safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and customer service targets. The role oversees production teams, optimizes processes, and collaborates closely with the Maintenance department to supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities essential for ensuring plant uptime and operational continuity.

Your mission

• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and foster a strong safety culture across the production area.
• Manage and coordinate production departments, ensuring adherence to production plans and quality standards.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and performance analysis methodologies.
• Monitor key operational KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, line efficiency, downtime) and implement corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance department to:
  • define intervention priorities,
  • support the planning of preventive maintenance,
  • ensure equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime,
  • assess the effectiveness of maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper technical and managerial training of production personnel.
• Manage the production budget and contribute to the capital expenditure (capex) plan for plant and layout improvements.
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure smooth cross-functional alignment.
• Lead digitalization and automation initiatives within the production area (Industry 4.0 projects).
• Daily supervision of production areas: workforce allocation, shift management, task prioritization.
• Participation in daily/weekly performance meetings and reporting on KPIs.
• Analysis of downtime, failures, and root causes (RCA), with implementation of improvement actions.
• Support in drafting and enforcing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow-up on maintenance activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct periodic audits on safety, quality, and production processes.
• Support equipment validation and commissioning of new machines or lines.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).

Your profile

• In-depth knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes (chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical, food, etc., depending on plant context).
• Strong understanding of key production KPIs and efficiency improvement techniques.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of equipment operation principles and basic maintenance concepts (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, data analytics tools, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to interpret technical plant diagrams (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety standards and applicable regulations for manufacturing plants.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage operational teams.
• Analytical mindset and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• Clear communication across operational, technical, and management levels.
• Strong result orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective planning and prioritization skills.

Interested in leading a team of passionate experts?

To learn more, contact Maurizio MIOZZO, the manager of this amazing team straight away. They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted and your manager has been informed, our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the hiring manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

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