Production Manager: Lead Ops, Digital & Sustainable

Covestro AG; Filago; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro in Filago (BG) is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. You will lead shift supervisors, drive continuous improvement and coordinate digital tools adoption to boost performance.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in production leadership, and a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. Fluency in Italian and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years in production management in complex manufacturing.
• Strong KPI management (OEE, productivity, quality, scrap).
• Experience with MES, data platforms and dashboards.
• Passion for sustainability and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production targets focusing on safety, quality, service and productivity.
• Lead and develop shift supervisors and team leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement and Operational Excellence.
• Support digital tools adoption to improve production performance.
• Integrate sustainability and responsible resource use in decisions.
• Lead change processes and maintain team engagement during transformations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Foster open communication across departments.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Continuous improvement

Digital transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MES

Data platforms

Operational dashboards

Job description

Covestro in Filago (BG) is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. You will lead shift supervisors, drive continuous improvement and coordinate digital tools adoption to boost performance.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in production leadership, and a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. Fluency in Italian and English is essential.