Manufacturing Manager - Molding

LivaNova PLC; Mirandola; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working options

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee stock purchase plan

Global recognition programme

Descrizione del lavoro

LivaNova PLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager – Molding to lead our molding operations in an international healthcare manufacturing environment. You will oversee a large production organization, drive KPI performance, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, GMP compliance, and cross-functional coordination with HR, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams, with a focus on development and operational excellence.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Industrial/Management Engineering background is a plus.
• Proven experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Management, Production Supervision, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong people management experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supervisors, shift leaders, and large production teams.
• Solid understanding of production planning, manufacturing KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience monitoring and improving key operational metrics such as OEE, productivity, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Ability to manage organizational complexity and drive change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within regulated industries is appreciated but not mandatory.
• Exposure to injection molding and/or extrusion processes is considered a strong plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Mansioni

• Lead the Molding department to meet production volume, quality and efficiency targets.
• Manage and develop a production organization of approximately 70 employees across continuous shift operations.
• Coordinate key functions within the department, including Production Planning, Quality, Documentation, Shift Leaders, and Production Supervisors.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rate, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and increasing operational performance.
• Support production planning activities and ensure alignment with business priorities and customer demand.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Lead performance management activities, including performance reviews, salary reviews, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for people-related matters within the department, working closely with HR and Operations leadership.
• Support organizational development by defining roles, responsibilities, and team structures aligned with future business growth.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements, GMPs, and applicable medical device regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting inspection readiness and operational compliance.

Conoscenze

People management

Production leadership

Operations management

OEE monitoring

Continuous improvement

GMP compliance

Quality systems

English fluency

Production planning

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial/Management Engineering background

Strumenti

None

Descrizione del lavoro

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.

Who are we looking for

Are you an experienced production leader passionate about managing people, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth in a manufacturing environment? We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager – Molding to lead our Molding operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational performance are achieved while fostering a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a large production organization, coordinating cross‑functional teams, monitoring key manufacturing KPIs, and supporting the growth and development of people. You will play a key role in a strategic phase of organizational growth and transformation, helping to further strengthen production processes, team effectiveness, and operational performance.

Your new role

• Lead the Molding department, ensuring the achievement of production volume, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Manage and develop a production organization of approximately 70 employees across continuous shift operations.
• Coordinate key functions within the department, including Production Planning, Quality, Documentation, Shift Leaders, and Production Supervisors.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rate, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and increasing operational performance.
• Support production planning activities and ensure alignment with business priorities and customer demand.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Lead performance management activities, including performance reviews, salary reviews, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for people‑related matters within the department, working closely with HR and Operations leadership.
• Support organizational development by defining roles, responsibilities, and team structures aligned with future business growth.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements, GMPs, and applicable medical device regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting inspection readiness and operational compliance.

How you'll make an impact

Strengthen leadership, engagement, and organizational effectiveness across the production teams. Support the company's growth strategy through a well‑structured and high‑performing manufacturing organization. Improve manufacturing performance through KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational excellence while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Foster a positive working environment and ensure strong collaboration between production, quality, engineering, and HR functions. Build a sustainable organization by developing people, clarifying responsibilities, and improving team capabilities.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• An Industrial/Management Engineering background is considered a plus.
• Proven experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Management, Production Supervision, or similar leadership roles.
• Strong people management experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supervisors, shift leaders, and large production teams.
• Solid understanding of production planning, manufacturing KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience monitoring and improving key operational metrics such as OEE, productivity, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Ability to manage organizational complexity and drive change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within regulated industries is appreciated but not mandatory.
• Exposure to injection molding and/or extrusion processes is considered a strong plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

What you will find

• The opportunity to lead a large and strategic manufacturing organization.
• A highly visible role with significant impact on business growth and operational performance.
• Exposure to continuous improvement, organizational transformation, and leadership development initiatives.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and HR teams.
• The chance to work within an international manufacturing environment serving the healthcare industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and long‑term career progression.

What we can offer you

National Collective Bargaining Agreement: CCNL Gomma Plastica Level: Quadro Base Salary range: € 50.000 – € 70.000 Bonus: 10% Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Flexible working options.
• Medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Global recognition programme.
• Additional benefits (e.g. meal vouchers, flexible benefits, local bonuses) may apply depending on location.

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with a competitive package, including financial and wellbeing benefits.

If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion,

We look forward to hearing from you! Welcome to impact. Welcome to innovation. Welcome to your new life. We treat our work as if lives depend on it – because they do. As a people‑oriented company, our employees around the world are fully committed to making the world a better place. Our team’s commitment to improve quality of life is the embodiment of our company Vision and Mission, making a difference every day for patients and their families. Interested in learning more about working at LivaNova? Visit careers.livanova.com for more.