Main Responsibilities
The Plant Manager is the senior operational leader of the manufacturing site, reporting directly to the President. He/she is responsible for the overall performance of the plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations aligned with corporate strategy. The role oversees all key plant functions — Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Quality, HSE, IT, HR, and Purchasing — and drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational capability. The Plant Manager plays a central role in leading people, managing industrial relations, and ensuring strong alignment with corporate functions.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure overall plant operational performance, adherence to budgets, and achievement of financial targets;
- Oversee production planning, capacity balancing, resource optimization, and key KPI monitoring (OEE, scrap, inventory, budget);
- Guarantee compliance with company procedures, legal requirements, QHSE standards, and industry regulations;
- Contribute to plant strategic assessments and define action plans aligned with group strategy;
- Lead operational excellence initiatives (Lean, waste reduction, efficiency improvement) and drive continuous improvement;
- Optimize production assets, propose investment plans, and support change management;
- Lead, coach, and develop the plant leadership team; set objectives, evaluate performance, and identify training needs;
- Promote a strong industrial culture based on discipline, engagement, and accountability, ensuring clear internal communication;
- Act as primary contact for unions and employee representatives, ensuring constructive and compliant social dialogue;
- Represent the plant in internal committees and external meetings, collaborating closely with corporate functions;
- Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions, fostering a strong safety culture.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline;
- Over 10 years of experience in industrial management within complex manufacturing environments
- Proven experience working with unions and social partners;
- Strong background in operational excellence, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement;
- Solid track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing plant-level operations;
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial performance drivers;
- High proficiency in production planning, capacity analysis, and efficiency optimization;
- Solid understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards (ISO, QHSE);
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
- Fluent in Italian and English, French is considered an asset;
- Conflict management and ability to handle sensitive social situations constructively;
- Managerial courage and ability to provide direct, constructive feedback;
- Ability to build effective teams and foster collaboration;
- Strategic agility and capacity to anticipate constraints and manage complexity;
- Comfort operating in ambiguous and evolving environments;
- Integrity, transparency, and reliability.
Applications from qualified Candidates across the entire Italian territory will be taken into consideration.
Workplace
ITALY
Company
Keywords
#WEPRAXI #PRAXIHR #PRAXI
Ref. EX10107
Disclaimer:
PRAXI S.p.A. (Aut. MLPS 13/I/0003868/03.04) believes that diversity and inclusion are key elements for the success and sustainability of organizations. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunities and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of our employees, partners, and clients.
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