Production Manager

Covestro AG; Filago; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Permanent contract

€60,000–€80,000 salary

Filago (BG) location

Chemical Industry Agreement

Descrizione del lavoro

Covestro, a leader in technopolymers, is seeking a Production Manager for its Filago site (BG). You will have full responsibility for safety, quality, service and productivity and lead the production organisation with visible, people‑centred leadership.

You will coach shift supervisors, drive continuous improvement and Operational Excellence, implement digital tools (MES, dashboards) and promote sustainability while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross‑functional collaboration in a modern

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years in production management within complex manufacturing environments.
• Solid background in KPI management (OEE, productivity, quality, scrap).
• Experience with digital production support systems and driving digital transformation.
• Near-native Italian and fluency in English.

Mansioni

• Ensure the achievement of production targets, managing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rates and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop shift supervisors and team leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement and Operational Excellence through problem-solving and RCA.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and adoption of MES and dashboards.
• Integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into daily decisions.
• Lead organizational change while maintaining engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Conoscenze

People leadership

KPI management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Sustainability focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Italian

English

Formazione

Engineering degree

Strumenti

MES

Data platforms

Operational dashboards

Descrizione del lavoro

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game‑changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. Covestro, leader in the production of technopolymers for the global market, is looking for a candidate to join our manufacturing site in Filago (BG) as Production Manager. This is a key leadership role within the Operations team, with full responsibility for Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity performance. Beyond operational results, the Production Manager will be expected to lead and develop the production organisation through visible, credible and people‑centred leadership—driving cultural transformation, empowering teams and building a continuous improvement mindset across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the achievement of production targets in terms of Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity, managing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rates and operational efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop shift supervisors and team leaders, fostering accountability, autonomy and professional growth within the production organisation.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and Operational Excellence through structured problem‑solving and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of digital tools (MES, data collection systems, operational dashboards, analytics) to improve production performance.
• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible resource use into daily operational decisions.
• Lead organisational change processes, guiding people through operational and cultural transformations while maintaining high levels of engagement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Promote open communication and cross‑functional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Management Engineering) or has equivalent technical experience.
• At least 5 years in production management within complex manufacturing environments, with direct experience leading operational staff, supervisors and shift‑based or continuous cycle operations.
• Solid background in KPI management (OEE, productivity, quality, scrap), production planning and Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience with digital production support systems (MES, data platforms, operational dashboards) and ability to drive digital transformation and process simplification initiatives.
• Sensitivity towards sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible resource management.
• Background in chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, food, packaging or process industries is preferred.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels, develop supervisors and team leaders, manage performance and foster accountability and professional growth.
• Experience leading organisational change and cultural transformations, creating collaborative and results‑oriented environments, and maintaining team engagement throughout transitions.
• Ability to handle complex situations and diverse stakeholders, mediating effectively between operational, organisational and business needs.
• Near‑native proficiency in Italian and fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Annual Fixed Salary: €60,000–€80,000
• Place of Work: Filago (BG)
• National Collective Agreement: Chemical Industry
• Local Grade: Quadro

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.