Production Director - Chemical

For an international industrial group, a leader in the chemical manufacturing sector, we are seeking a

Production Director

Reporting directly to the Site Director, the Production Director will be responsible for overseeing all production-related activities at one of the company’s main manufacturing plants. This is a highly complex industrial facility with a large, structured organization composed of multiple large-scale production departments, serving as a critical hub for the Group’s operational and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure production is carried out in the required quantities and quality, respecting timelines, schedules, and costs established by the Site Management.
• Collaborate with the Site Director and Production Managers to define organizational structure, objectives, and budgets.
• Oversee medium- to long-term production execution based on central planning, ensuring proper scheduling, implementation, and control, including supply, stock management, quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Define key production KPIs, monitor performance, validate reports, and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure proper functioning and efficiency of equipment, launch of new products, and continuous improvement through process and equipment modifications.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, HSE, R&D, and Quality Control departments to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Drive alignment of production assets with business needs, develop investment plans in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Maintain communication with Corporate Operations, interface with customers and international affiliates on production and development matters.
• Support the implementation and scale-up of new products and processes, ensuring industrialization through production trials.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, Quality Management Systems, the Code of Ethics, and internal procedures.
• Manage and develop personnel by setting clear goals, monitoring performance, and supporting growth, in collaboration with HR.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 10–15 years of experience in production leadership within structured manufacturing or chemical companies, preferably in Seveso-regulated environments or high-risk sectors.
• Proven managerial experience managing complex departments and large teams.
• Expertise in managing industrial production flows (batch and/or continuous).
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, TPM, and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on industrial safety management.

Skills:

• Strong leadership with the ability to build consensus and lead complex teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on organizational transformation.
• Problem-solving and change management capabilities.
• Ability to manage relationships across organizational levels and with senior stakeholders.

Education:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (strongly preferred) or Chemical Engineering with proven experience in regulated environments.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Location:

• Northern Italy