Global Injection Molding Excellence & CI Director

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London seeks an Injection M molding Expert to lead Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement across the group, aligning global manufacturing standards with top-down directives and local plant performance. You will drive data-driven decisions, define priorities, and implement cross-functional projects worldwide.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep experience in discrete manufacturing, and the ability to travel frequently to multiple

Competenze

• Experience in multinational industrial companies, ideally from a corporate/HQ role.
• Proven experience in discrete manufacturing, with exposure to assembly operations, stamping/molding processes, and highly verticalized manufacturing environments featuring strong internal production capabilities and minimal outsourcing.
• Skills in injection mold construction, plastic molding, ultrasonic and radio-frequency welding, advanced automation, vision inspection systems, and the pleating of non-woven or paper materials.
• Strong command of manufacturing analytics, KPI systems, and CI methodologies (Lean, OpEx, TPM, etc.).
• Highly analytical and fully data-driven mindset.
• Strong ability to objectify issues, define priorities, and translate insights into executable plans.
• Hands-on, execution-focused leadership style.
• Ability to manage and influence teams across multiple plants and countries.
• High flexibility and willingness to travel frequently.

Mansioni

• Global Governance & Manufacturing Performance: Define and execute the global manufacturing strategy aligned with COO directives and the local GMs; monitor core manufacturing KPIs; identify gaps and drive execution plans.
• Leadership Across Global Plants: Ensure consistency of production processes, KPIs, and methodologies globally; support plants in operational excellence initiatives and recovery plans across all geographies.
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects: Deploy structured CI programs, leveraging data analytics, process mapping, and standardized reporting; drive cross-functional projects focused on quality, productivity, cost optimization, and global harmonization.
• Travel & Global Engagement: Ensure strong presence across international plants (~50% travel); strengthen operational discipline and accountability in high-priority regions, notably NAFTA.

Conoscenze

Injection molding

Manufacturing analytics

CI methodologies

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Strumenti

Vision inspection systems

Ultrasonic welding

Radio-frequency welding

Advanced automation

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London seeks an Injection M molding Expert to lead Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement across the group, aligning global manufacturing standards with top-down directives and local plant performance. You will drive data-driven decisions, define priorities, and implement cross-functional projects worldwide.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep experience in discrete manufacturing, and the ability to travel frequently to multiple