Group Chief Operating Officer

• Italian company with multiple plants - plastic sector
• Group Chief Operating Officer

About Our Client

Our client is a producer of high-quality plastic products with multiple plants, focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise all operational activities of the Group's production plants, ensuring the achievement of efficiency, quality, productivity, and safety objectives.
• Ensure integration and alignment of production processes across the various plants (PVC, PET, recycling), promoting synergies, standardization, and sharing practices.
• Actively collaborate with Management to implement the Group's industrial strategy, ensuring effective execution of investment plans, plant upgrades, and technological development.
• Continuously monitor industrial KPIs (OEE, costs, lead times, waste, energy consumption, etc.) and promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects.
• Actively support R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment between product development, production capacity, and market needs.
• Manage and develop the operations team (~200 people), ensuring an organizational structure aligned with the Group's growth and professionalization needs.
• Promote the transition towards an industrial model focused on sustainability, circular economy, and environmental impact reduction, in line with company policies.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance activities (health and safety, environment, certifications).
• Maintain effective and continuous communication with Ownership and key company stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

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  Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Management) or related field; a Master's in Operations/Industrial Management will be considered a plus.
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  Proven experience in operational leadership roles within B2B industrial contexts, preferably in plastics, paper converting, technical films, or related sectors.
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  Demonstrated track record in multi-plant management and coordinating large, complex teams.
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  Continuous improvement mindset, with focus on process digitalization and industrial efficiency.
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  Strong industrial vision, capable of leading complex projects, including organizational change initiatives.
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  Authoritative leadership, collaborative spirit, and ability to engage effectively with all company functions.
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  Fluent English; knowledge of a second language will be considered an advantage.

What's on Offer

Great career opportunity in a rapidly growing environment.