Chief Operating Officer - Coo ( Manufacturing Company)

Hill Robinson Limited; Soci; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hill Robinson Limited is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for a leading manufacturing company to manage global operations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of leadership experience, robust strategic planning skills, and a track record of transforming operations. This role demands a collaborative leader who can implement effective processes across diverse teams, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Competenze

• Minimum 15 years of leadership in manufacturing operations required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple plants.
• Lead strategic planning and drive process improvements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Interpersonal Skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering, or Business

MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief Operating Officer - COO (Manufacturing Company)

For our client, a leading manufacturing company serving the global market, we are recruiting a highly motivated Chief Operating Officer responsible for leading and managing all manufacturing and operations activities across all plants worldwide.

Position Function :

The manager will oversee manufacturing and supply chain operations at plants in China, South America, Italy, and Eastern Europe. The COO will be a hands-on leader who is collaborative, strategic, and detail-oriented, with proven experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, quality, and management. The primary focus will be developing and executing a strategic plan that delivers low cost, high quality products, and industry-leading flexibility, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Reports To : Supervises :

Director of Supply Chain, Production / Plant Directors, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Quality Director, Maintenance Managers, and Customer Care Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : People Leadership

• Create a compelling vision, gain buy-in, and support the team to execute on the vision.
• Implement regular two-way communication processes that ensure focus and alignment.
• Provide opportunities for team members to enhance effectiveness, achieve performance goals, and pursue personal growth to ensure strong succession planning.
• Develop a culture of execution through focused performance goal setting, coaching, and active barrier removal.
• Uphold commitment to customer service through decision-making and actions.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead manufacturing operations strategic planning, from development to implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, including flexible manufacturing options.
• Manage and improve operations, especially those with high product mix and configured-to-order processes.
• Drive process improvements to enhance bottom-line performance.
• Ensure capacity is defined and expanded appropriately, with continuous improvements in safety, security, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Implement reporting tools to monitor results and drive continual improvement.
• Optimize resources including inventory, facilities, budgets, assets, and talent.

Skills / Experience Requirements :

• Minimum 15 years of leadership in manufacturing operations, with experience in strategic planning, growth, and change management.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience restructuring manufacturing footprints and implementing automation highly desirable.
• Proven ability to influence within matrix organizations and with external stakeholders.
• Strong presence, confidence, and sense of urgency.
• Track record of transforming strategies into measurable results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable on the plant floor and with customers.
• Experience leading change management and cultural shifts.

Education Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical), or Business required. MBA preferred.
• Training in Demand Flow, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma is a plus.

Location : Central Southern Italy

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