Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

Location: Rivalta Scrivia (Alessandria, Italy) – Permanent contract.

Your mission

• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and foster a strong safety culture across the production area.
• Manage and coordinate production departments, ensuring adherence to production plans and quality standards.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and performance analysis methodologies.
• Monitor key operational KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap, line efficiency, downtime) and implement corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Maintenance department to:
  • Define intervention priorities.
  • Support the planning of preventive maintenance.
  • Ensure equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Assess the effectiveness of maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper technical and managerial training of production personnel.
• Manage the production budget and contribute to the capital expenditure (capex) plan for plant and layout improvements.
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure smooth cross‑functional alignment.
• Lead digitalization and automation initiatives within the production area (Industry 4.0 projects).
• Daily supervision of production areas: workforce allocation, shift management, task prioritization.
• Participation in daily/weekly performance meetings and reporting on KPIs.
• Analysis of downtime, failures, and root causes (RCA), with implementation of improvement actions.
• Support in drafting and enforcing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow-up on maintenance activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct periodic audits on safety, quality, and production processes.
• Support equipment validation and commissioning of new machines or lines.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).

Your profile

• In-depth knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes (chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical, food, etc., depending on plant context).
• Strong understanding of key production KPIs and efficiency improvement techniques.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma, TPM, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Understanding of equipment operation principles and basic maintenance concepts (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, data analytics tools, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to interpret technical plant diagrams (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety standards and applicable regulations for manufacturing plants.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage operational teams.
• Analytical mindset and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• Clear communication across operational, technical, and management levels.
• Strong result orientation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective planning and prioritization skills.

What we offer

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded HiUniversity.
• Internal career opportunities; over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility.