Chief Operations Officer

Approach People Recruitment; Firenze; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to optimize operations in Italy. The role involves overseeing operational strategy, enhancing supply chain processes, and leading teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of operations experience and be fluent in Italian and English. This position offers a chance to play a key role in business transformation and international expansion.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 in leadership positions.
• Strong background in multinational or high-growth environments.
• Fluent in Italian and advanced English.

Mansioni

• Design and oversee the company’s operational strategy in Italy.
• Optimize production, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring training, motivation, and talent development.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Supply chain management

Logistics

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Training in Lean Management, Six Sigma, or an MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

We are seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead and optimize our company’s operations in Italy, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and excellence in execution. This role will be critical in driving business scalability, process quality, and alignment with the company’s global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the company’s operational strategy in Italy.
• Optimize production, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Implement continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring training, motivation, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations in safety, quality, and environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and General Management to define growth plans.
• Monitor operational KPIs and report results to the Executive Committee.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and strategic partners in the region.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Training in Lean Management, Six Sigma, or an MBA is highly valued.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 in leadership positions.
• Strong background in multinational or high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and production processes.
• Proven experience in digital transformation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Italian and advanced English (other European languages are a plus).

Personal Profile

• Inspirational leader with a strategic mindset and results orientation.
• Adaptability in complex, multicultural environments.
• Proactive, innovative, and forward-thinking.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the company’s operations in Italy, playing a key role in international expansion and driving transformation toward a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable model.