Production Department Manager

Yokohama TWS NA; Sant'Angelo Romano; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Competitive salary 35k-45k EUR

Bonus/benefits where applicable

Job summary

Yokohama TWS in Italy seeks a Production Manager to monitor costs and optimize production, lead and develop plant staff, and drive Manufacturing Excellence initiatives. You will collaborate with shift teams and other managers to meet short- and mid-term financial and operating targets.

You will oversee IMS compliance, participate in audits, and implement corrective actions when non-conformities arise. A proactive, solutions-focused leader with strong English skills is required for this on-site

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to see the big picture and provide solutions.
• Planning skills and ability to follow up to deliver results.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost and production effectiveness to optimize resources.
• Lead plant personnel and drive succession planning and development.
• Implement Manufacturing Excellence tools and lean culture initiatives.
• Coordinate with production teams to meet targets and standards.
• Ensure IMS compliance and participate in audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Planning

Independence

Job description

About Us

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

About The Job

Monitor the cost and effectiveness of production Dept. activities to optimize resources, achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards. Lead the subordinate employees to maximize production KPI's. Cooperate with a team of production / shift / other managers to ensure that the plant / department meets its established targets and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development of plant employees and plant succession planning activities
• Implement tools for daily continuous improvement activities – Manufacturing Excellence tools
• Support lean culture development using tools for continuous improvement – Manufacturing Excellence pillars
• Manage and organizes activities in the Department in order to fulfill the planned tasks
• Responsible for the compliance of company documents with the requirements of Criterial Standards
• Participate in realization of internal and external audits
• Lead, direct and control the day-to-day activities of the production plant / operation - to achieve the short and medium-term financial and operating objectives set by the overall corporate business plan
• Manage and secure functionality of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and Excellence programs
• Ensure compliance with legal and other regulations, IMS principles
• Respect and participate in building and maintaining IMS system
• Organize, manage, and control the work of subordinate employees, evaluates their work performance and work results
• Responsible for determining the causes of the non-conformities and realization of the immediate measures and corrective actions
• Responsible for observing training dates, especially in the field of occupational safety and fire protection of subordinate employees
• Participate in the planned educational events according to the training plan
• Collaborate with different departments to meet the assigned production tasks and requirements
• Participate on the ME and S@W (Manufacturing Excellence, Safety @ Work) implementation in the department

In regards of authorities

• Manage the financial Forecast, operating within the specified limits of the department
• Manage the headcounts of the department
• This role is authorized to require co-operation from the other departments
• Other competences pursuant to Labour code, internal standards, Code of Conduct
• In case of Nonconformity to be found – to interrupt production until full resolving of the issue and corrective actions to be taken

Key Requirements

• Fluent in English language
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to see the big picture, provide solution
• Panning skills and ability to follow up – deliver results
• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure
• Appropriate to resolve conflict with a positive outcome for the employees and company
• Leadership and engagement of teams

What We Offer

This position is open to applicants of all genders and is offered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

The gross base salary range for this role is between 35.000 EUR and 45.000 EUR. The final offer will be determined based on objective criteria, including relevant qualifications, professional experience, role-related skills, competencies, internal equity and the approved salary structure.

Where applicable, variable pay and benefits will be communicated separately.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama TWS.