Molding Operations Manager - Lead 70+ Team & Growth

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

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.