Chief Improvement Officer & Deputy GM - Industry, South Milan

Valueize; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a dynamic entrepreneurial company as a Chief Improvement Officer, where you will lead strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the founder and key stakeholders, driving process improvements and leveraging your analytical skills to inform decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. If you are passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Competenze

• Proven experience in industrial manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Mansioni

• Oversee and implement strategic initiatives for operational excellence.
• Collaborate with departments to drive change and improve processes.

Conoscenze

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data Analysis Tools

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Leadership

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Business

MBA

Strumenti

Data Analytics Tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief Improvement Officer & Deputy GM - Industry, South Milan

Page Executive

Specialista Senior / Project Manager - Cooperation with all business functions, shadowing and supporting GM on strategy.

Entrepreneurial B2B company with high-profit business expanding internationally.

About Our Client

An entrepreneurial company, following a buyback deal, is expanding both domestically and internationally, leveraging the energy and expertise of its talented department heads. The team of 50+ employees, located in South Milan, has a very low turnover due to a unique team spirit and growth mindset since the re-launch.

Job Description

The Chief Improvement Officer (CIO), reporting directly to the Owner, will oversee and implement strategic initiatives aimed at improving overall organisational and manufacturing performances. Responsibilities include:

1. Assessing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with departments to drive change and achieve operational excellence.
2. Analyzing financial and operational results to propose strategies for profitability and growth.
3. Overseeing daily operations to ensure efficiency and strategic alignment.
4. Developing and implementing operational processes and best practices.
5. Leading cross-functional projects for process improvements.
6. Using data analytics to inform the CEO and measure initiative impacts.
7. Collaborating with the CEO and management to define and execute long-term strategies.
8. Monitoring KPIs and managing resources effectively.
9. Managing relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Preferably holds a Master’s degree from top universities in business, management, or related fields; an MBA is highly valued. Proven experience in industrial manufacturing process improvement, project management, or operations management—preferably in strategic consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy within manufacturing companies—is essential.

Key skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, proficiency in data analysis tools, familiarity with methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, and leadership qualities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A long-term, enriching role with close contact to the founder and key stakeholders, paving the way toward an entrepreneurial career.