Plant Director

Technogym; Cesena; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fitness solutions company in Italy is seeking an experienced Plant Director to oversee its manufacturing facility in Slovakia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in operations management, strong technical skills in manufacturing, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Fluency in English is required, along with Italian and Slovak at B2 level. Join us to make a positive impact on our production processes.

Competenze

• Minimum 5-7 years in a similar role in manufacturing high volumes.
• Minimum 10-15 years in senior leadership in operations.
• Commitment to safety and environmental management.

Mansioni

• Ensure compliance with production standards.
• Coordinate plant functions and internal movements.
• Implement cost reduction activities.

Conoscenze

Finished goods manufacturing experience

Operations management experience

Technical skills in production and logistics

People management

Negotiation skills

Leadership and coordination

Continuous improvement implementation

Cost management strategies

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Italian (B2) and Slovak (B2)

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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 dreams. In 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 are 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 and production functions.
• 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

What You Should Bring

• Strong experience in finished goods manufacturing with high volumes (>100K pcs year with complex products - like automotive/white goods industry) 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, or machinery), welding, painting, and assembly is a plus
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of production processes, logistics, and plant management.
• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Discover your potential with a career at Technogym, where work means loving what you do, taking on challenges, learning from others, sharing a vision and making it come true!