Chief Operations Officer

Approach People Recruitment; Toscana; Vor Ort; EUR 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Approach People Recruitment seeks a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead operations in Italy, directing strategy, production, logistics, and sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on scalability, efficiency, and alignment with the company’s global plan, located in Florence, Italy.

The candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance, Sales, and General Management to propel growth and performance across

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Italian and advanced English (other European languages are a plus).

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Operations management

Supply chain

Strategic planning

Italian language

English language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Lean Management / Six Sigma / MBA training

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Chief Operations Officer Florence, Italy