Operations Manager, Martinsicuro

Morgan Advanced Materials; Terni; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead all site operations at the Martinsicuro facility, overseeing production, quality, engineering, maintenance, continuous improvement and EHS. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and cost performance while developing high-performing teams and aligning with the site’s growth strategy.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Supply Chain and global stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent operational leadership experience.
• Significant experience in manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Proven track record delivering production, quality, safety and cost improvements.
• Fluent Italian and advanced English required.
• Experience with kilning, mixing, extrusion or finishing operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations including Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and EHS.
• Drive safety, compliance and operational excellence across the plant.
• Meet targets for production, quality, productivity, cost and customer service.
• Develop high-performing operational teams and foster engagement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/OPEX) across the site.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Quality mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science or related)

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

OPEX programs

Job description

Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all site operations at Morgan Advanced Materials' Martinsicuro facility, including production, quality, engineering, maintenance, continuous improvement and EHS. The role is accountable for delivering operational excellence, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance, while developing high-performing teams and supporting the site's long-term growth strategy. Working closely with HR, Finance, Supply Chain and global stakeholders, the Operations Manager will foster a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement and sustainable profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations including Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement and EHS.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Deliver production, quality, productivity, cost and customer service targets.
• Lead and develop high-performing operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site, including Lean and OPEX programmes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability and overall site performance.
• Support capital investment projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, environmental requirements and Morgan policies.
• Build positive employee relations and foster a culture of engagement and accountability.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science or related discipline), Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent operational leadership experience.
• Significant progressive experience in manufacturing and operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading production, quality, engineering, maintenance and continuous improvement functions.
• Experience managing manufacturing facilities and delivering operational performance improvements.
• Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience driving EHS, quality, productivity and cost improvement initiatives.
• Fluent Italian and advanced English language skills are essential.
• Experience within industrial manufacturing, materials, process manufacturing or refinery environments preferred.
• Experience with kilning, mixing, pressing, extrusion or finishing operations would be advantageous.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience preferred

If you’re the kind of Operations Manager who likes bringing order to complexity, improving how things work, and getting the best out of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re far more interested in the person behind the CV than perfectly formatted paperwork.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1