Plant Director

Technogym Sweden; Cesena; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fitness equipment company seeks a Plant Director in Italy to oversee manufacturing processes and team management. The role demands extensive experience in operations and finished goods production, with responsibilities including ensuring quality standards, coordinating all plant functions, and implementing continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, people management experience, and fluency in multiple languages.

Competenze

• 5-7 years in finished goods manufacturing role.
• 10-15 years in operations management.
• Strong technical skills in production and supply chain.

Mansioni

• Oversee plant functions to meet production quality.
• Coordinate delivery of finished products per plan.
• Manage plant personnel through training.

Conoscenze

Finished goods manufacturing

Operations management

Production logistics

People management

Negotiations with suppliers

Leadership abilities

Continuous improvement activities

Communication skills

Fluent in English

B2 Italian

B2 Slovak

SAP knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Company

Technogym inspires 70 million daily users to train using our innovative & engaging solutions for fitness sport and health. By promoting the Healthness lifestyle of exercise, a balanced diet and a positive mental approach AI Tracking & Longevity, Technogym has rapidly grown into a success story of over 2,800 employees at 16 branches expanding to more than 150 countries. It has been selected as Official Supplier to 10 editions of the Olympic Games - from Sydney 2000 to Milano Cortina 2026.

Suppose you are a team player with strong relationship skills and an international approach eager to invest your energy in building that case you have the right spirit to join Technogym because you have the IMBESTIO! You will naturally fit our culture if you work out and live a healthy lifestyle, are proactive, determined, and digitally savvy. Move with us for a better world!

Your Role

We are looking for a dedicated Plant Director in Slovakia to oversee our manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for ensuring that production processes meet quality, quantity, and economic standards. Your role will involve coordinating all plant functions, including line planning, procurement, inventory rotation, internal movements, production lines, and technical logistics and production functions. You will also ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes through continuous improvement activities.

Your Impact

• Ensure compliance with quality, quantity, and economic standards of the production facility.
• Oversee the delivery of finished products in accordance with the production plan and order portfolio.
• Coordinate all plant functions including process engineering, quality, line planning, procurement, inventory rotation, internal movements, production lines, and technical logistics.
• Coordinate all local corporate functions including HR, Finance, and Facilities.
• Implement and manage all technical/technological plant systems.
• Define and implement cost reduction activities and policies ensuring service levels and optimizing internal stock.
• Ensure plant safety and manage the environmental impact of plant areas.
• Manage and develop plant personnel through continuous training and development activities.

About You

Ideally you are passionate about working out, enthusiastic, proactive, and down-to-earth and ethical.

What you should bring

• Strong experience in finished goods manufacturing with high volumes (~100K pcs/year) with a minimum of 5-7 years in a similar role.
• Extensive professional experience in operations management with a minimum of 10-15 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of production logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong experience in people management (200 HC).
• Experience in negotiations with suppliers is a must.
• Proven professional experience in plant management.
• Know‑how in mechanical machineries (laser cutting, bending, robotic and manual welding, painting, grinding, and assembly).
• Excellent leadership and coordination abilities.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement activities.
• Know‑how in industrial control.
• Strong understanding of cost management and reduction strategies.
• Commitment to safety and environmental management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, Italian (B2) and Slovak (B2).
• Green belt / Black belt is a plus (6 Sigma lean manufacturing).
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Technogym is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Technogym is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Employment Type

Full Time