Italy-based Operations Director - Lean Leader, Flexible Hours

Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH; Italia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Performance-based compensation

Attractive benefits

Job summary

Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH seeks an experienced Director of Operations to relocate to Cisano sul Neva, Italy, directing production, procurement, calibration lab, service, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead department heads, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure on-time, high-quality outputs while aligning with strategic corporate goals.

The role requires an engineering or industrial engineering background, senior leadership experience, and fluency in Italian, English, and German.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or industrial engineering and management, or comparable qualification.
• Several years of leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience managing multiple operational business units.
• In-depth knowledge of production, supply chain, procurement, and quality management.
• Experience in Lean Management or Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production, purchasing, calibration laboratory, service, warehousing and logistics.
• Lead and develop department heads and employees.
• Ensure efficient, on-time, high-quality production and optimal flow of materials and goods.
• Achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and optimize operational processes using Lean Management and Operational Excellence.
• Oversee production, capacity, and resource planning.
• Strategic and operational procurement and supplier management.
• Ensure highest quality standards in calibration laboratory and service.
• Implement and analyze KPIs; collaborate with Development, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
• Report to Managing Director in Germany and contribute to corporate strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH seeks an experienced Director of Operations to relocate to Cisano sul Neva, Italy, directing production, procurement, calibration lab, service, warehousing, and logistics. You will lead department heads, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure on-time, high-quality outputs while aligning with strategic corporate goals.

The role requires an engineering or industrial engineering background, senior leadership experience, and fluency in Italian, English, and German.