CRO Manufacturing Manager - Material Plan & Execution

Avio Aero; Brindisi; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Life and accident insurance

Medical coverage

Meal vouchers

Wellbeing program

Recognition awards

Language training

Job summary

Avio Aero in Brindisi, Italy, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead Production Control, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and alignment of material and capacity with business goals.

You will drive SQDC performance and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and customer-facing teams to ensure reliable execution and high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Significant experience in production control, planning, operations, or manufacturing support
• Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional activities
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, material management, and execution control
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Work visa as per local regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Control team in planning, scheduling, and execution with clear priorities
• Ensure plans align with customer demand, capacity, constraints and material availability
• Monitor and drive performance on on-time delivery, backlog, WIP, and plan adherence
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, and Engineering to remove constraints and support recovery plans
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and ERP/MRP data integrity
• Promote daily management and continuous improvement using Lean/Flight Deck principles
• Foster a culture of customer focus, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Italian/English

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean methodologies

FLIGHT DECK

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will lead Production Control activities within the CRO, ensuring effective production planning, schedule execution, priority management, and the alignment of material and capacity with business objectives.

In this role, you will drive operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), while partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Customer-facing teams to ensure reliable execution and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Control team in daily planning, scheduling, and execution management activities, ensuring clear priorities and operational discipline
• Ensure production plans are executed in line with customer demand, available capacity, operational constraints, and material availability
• Monitor, analyze, and drive performance on key operational metrics, including on-time delivery, backlog, past due orders, work in process, plan adherence, shortages, and aging
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, and Engineering to remove constraints, elevate critical issues, and support effective recovery plans
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, system data integrity, and execution visibility within ERP/MRP systems
• Promote daily management rigor and continuous improvement by applying Lean / FLIGHT DECK principles, including standard work, problem solving, and performance follow-up
• Foster a culture of customer focus, accountability, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience in production control, production planning, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing support
• Previous experience leading teams, or proven ability to coordinate and drive cross-functional activities
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, material management, and execution control processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulations, is required

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean, FLIGHT DECK, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven capability to strengthen team effectiveness and drive cross-functional alignment
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills

Why Join Us

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions
• Employee pension plan with company contribution
• Life and accident insurance
• Private complementary medical coverage
• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available
• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements
• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – level B3

Salary range for this role: 42.525,00 euro - 68.287,50 euro + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro

Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No