Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Mercuri Urval; Terni; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Exolon Group in Terni, Italy. The COO will lead operations across multiple sites, ensuring improved operational performance and overseeing supply chain functions. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree in Engineering, over 10 years of experience in senior operational roles, and fluency in Italian and English. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing and ambitious organization.

Competenze

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience.
• Experience in mid-sized international industrial environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly between production sites.

Mansioni

• Lead operational performance across production sites.
• Oversee Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Drive strategic initiatives and foster growth within the plastics industry.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Thinking

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

Master's degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Exolon Group

Location: Terni

Apply before: 2025-12-29

Publish date: 2025-10-27

Reference number: DE-24429

to strengthen the executive team

The COO will be responsible for leading operational performance, overseeing Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) across both production sites. Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role is essential for driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth within the plastics industry. The COO will be part of the executive team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive who has successfully led operations and supply chain functions across multiple production sites in mid-sized international industrial environments.

Candidates combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset. They are people‑oriented leaders who foster growth and team development, value authentic collaboration, and are sensitive to cultural dynamics.

Fluency in Italian and English is required; knowledge of Dutch is a plus. The candidate should be willing to travel regularly between the sites (approx. 35%). A master's degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of senior operational leadership experience are expected.

This opportunity offers a key role in a growing and ambitious organisation backed by a strong financial investor. The COO will have full responsibility for operational strategy and execution, working in a culture of autonomy, short decision‑making lines, and direct impact.

Our client, Exolon Group, is a leading European manufacturer of high‑quality plastic sheets, with production facilities located in Belgium and Italy, a sales office in France and sales teams spread over Europe. The organisation employs approximately 290 FTE and generates an annual turnover of approximately €130 million. Since its carve‑out from Covestro in 2020, the company has been part of the Serafin group.

Exolon has 40 years of experience in extruding high‑quality polycarbonate and polyester solid and multiwall sheets, used in construction, skydomes, safety glazing, machine guards, and many other applications.