Production Manager

Prominent Consultant; Chivasso; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Prominent Consultant is seeking an experienced Operations/Plant Leader to oversee Value Stream performance, coordinate production, maintenance and process engineering, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes KPI definition, lean manufacturing, and safety compliance, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste in a PIEMONTE region facility.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related).
• Experience with KPI definition, monitoring and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of maintenance principles and industrial production systems.

Mansioni

• Monitor KPIs and address deviations to ensure safety, quality, delivery and efficiency targets.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for production equipment.
• Lead Value Stream management including planning, cost control, inventory, and performance.
• Coordinate Production, Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams; foster collaboration.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and training to achieve operational excellence.
• Identify and resolve production and maintenance issues to maximize efficiency.
• Define and implement Value Stream CI strategy; promote Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM.
• Manage improvement and capital investment projects; monitor progress and ROI.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing processes

Technical drawings

KPI definition & analysis

Lean & CI methodologies

Maintenance principles

Production systems

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

Strumenti

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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• Continuously monitor Value Stream performance by supervising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and promptly addressing deviations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.
• Ensure the proper operation and reliability of production equipment through the management of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage the Value Stream from operational, technical, and financial perspectives, including resource planning, cost control, inventory management, and performance monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate Production, Maintenance, and Process Engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Ensure continuous training and on-the-job coaching to develop the skills and competencies required to achieve operational excellence.
• Proactively identify and resolve production, maintenance, and engineering issues by designing and implementing solutions aimed at maximizing efficiency and process effectiveness.
• Define and implement the Value Stream continuous improvement strategy, ensuring the achievement of operational excellence objectives.
• Coordinate and promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including Kaizen workshops, 5S, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping activities.
• Manage improvement and capital investment projects, monitoring progress, results, and expected returns.
• Analyze and improve production and material flows, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Define production priorities by allocating resources and scheduling activities according to customer requirements and operational needs.
• Manage shift schedules, vacation planning, and workforce allocation to ensure adequate operational coverage.
• Manage the Value Stream budget and related administrative activities, monitoring costs, investments, and financial performance.
• Interface with external suppliers to ensure the timely availability of materials, services, and technical support required for production and maintenance activities.
• Actively collaborate with the Plant Manager and other business functions to achieve plant objectives and support continuous organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company procedures, promoting a strong safety culture and employee involvement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of maintenance principles and industrial production systems
• Experience in KPI definition, monitoring, and performance analysis
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant specialization.