Production Director

Veblen International; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Bereich Luxusparfüm sucht einen strategischen Produktionsdirektor, der die Produktionsprozesse optimiert und das Wachstum unterstützt. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die gesamte Produktionskette, von der Laborentwicklung bis zur Fertigung. Sie arbeiten eng mit internen Stakeholdern zusammen, um die Effizienz zu steigern und hohe Qualitätsstandards zu gewährleisten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Exzellenz in einem handwerklichen Umfeld haben und bereit sind, eine Führungsrolle zu übernehmen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Competenze

• Erfahrung in der Produktionsleitung in Labor- und Fertigungsumgebungen.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in der Prozessoptimierung und Teamführung.

Mansioni

• Leitung der täglichen Abläufe in Labor und Produktion.
• Umsetzung von skalierbaren Strategien für das Wachstum.

Conoscenze

Produktionsleitung

Prozessoptimierung

Teamführung

Compliance-Management

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Formazione

Industrieingenieurwesen

Chemieingenieurwesen

Descrizione del lavoro

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a pioneering fragrance company based in Milan, Italy. This organisation is seeking a skilled and strategic Production Director to lead and optimise operations across its laboratory and manufacturing environments. This is an exciting opportunity to shape production processes and support scalable growth.

About the Company:

Our client is a niche luxury fragrance house with global reach and an artisanal foundation. Known for blending craftsmanship with innovation, the company produces high-end olfactory creations that are celebrated in select boutiques and luxury retailers worldwide. Their ethos is rooted in excellence, sustainability, and authenticity, and they are poised for strategic expansion.

About the role:

As Production Director, you will report directly to the CEO and General Manager. You will oversee the entire production ecosystem, from lab development to factory output, focusing on aligning operations, enhancing productivity, and designing systems that scale. You will partner with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows and ensure high standards in both quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of both the laboratory and manufacturing units, ensuring seamless coordination and a balanced workflow.
• Redesign production procedures for consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Implement scalable strategies to support growth from small-batch to larger industrial production without compromising craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with the Production & Process Manager and other key staff to align timelines and optimise throughput.
• Cultivate a continuous improvement culture, fostering innovation and operational enhancements.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to relevant compliance standards and safety regulations.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on production-related decisions.
• Manage budgets for production, laboratory, and R&D, ensuring prudent allocation of resources.

Requirements:

• Educational background in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in production leadership, ideally spanning both lab and manufacturing settings.
• Seasoned experience in beauty or personal care manufacturing
• Track record of optimising operations and designing scalable processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities and an aptitude for fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in both English and Italian (spoken and written); Spanish language skills are an advantage.
• Practical problem solver with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

If you’re passionate about elevating production excellence in a high-end, artisanal environment and are ready to take on a strategic leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of luxury fragrance innovation.