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MAINTENANCE MANAGER – Manufacturing Plant For a prestigious multinational group operating in the automotive and industrial sector, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization of a manufacturing plant located in the Province of Verona (Italy). The role will be responsible for managing all plant maintenance activities, coordinating a team of approximately 30 technicians and supervisors, and driving the evolution from a reactive maintenance approach to a structured preventive and predictive maintenance model. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate the plant maintenance team (mechanical and electrical). • Analyze plant performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities. • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. • Prioritize maintenance interventions according to production needs. • Manage spare parts warehouse and maintenance resources. • Define maintenance KPIs and monitor plant performance (MTBF, MTTR, OEE). • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / TPM / WCM methodologies. • Support CAPEX projects related to plant reliability and equipment upgrades. • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures. • Collaborate closely with Plant Management, Production and Central Functions. Requirements • Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background. • Proven experience in maintenance management within industrial manufacturing plants. • Experience managing maintenance teams in structured environments. • Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies. • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / TPM / WCM approaches. • Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to operate in complex industrial environments and drive change. Location Verona Candidates from other regions are welcome.

For our client, an important Brand operating in the Fashion Luxury segment, we are researching a   Team Manager Operations     As a Team Manager, you will be an ambassador of the Brand. You will take ownership to lead and coach your team, build Client relationships, proactively foster the achievement of sales goals and ensure that the highest level of Client experience is delivered. You will be responsible to recruit and build highly motivated teams, develop them to the next level and secure succession plans.     Main responsibilities:   Support your team with consistent coaching, identify their development and training needs, partner with the Field Coach Trainer to tailor individual action plans. Identify, recruit and develop talents, secure succession plans in collaboration with the Store Manager. Set individual and team goals; proactively assess and manage performance against expectations. Manage and motivate the team to drive business: create a positive and harmonious work environment, foster cooperation within the team and between managers. Support the team in building long term Client relationship, leveraging the different clienteling tools. Establish a Client-centric mindset in store to ensure the highest level of Client experience and proactively handle Client-related Situations. Communicate and inspire the team on corporate strategy and relevant business information (animate morning briefings, training). Proactively provide the Country office with product recommendations and qualitative feedback based on local knowledge about the market and Client needs, leveraging expertise and knowledge within the team. Put in place action plans to boost business and maximize product performance, leveraging visual merchandising, clienteling, training and team animation Act as a role model demonstrating sales leadership to the team, support them with their own sales, foster cross-selling and Client Repurchase. Build and develop own Client portfolio. Be the store point of reference to the Country Merchandising team, providing them with feedback (product performance, quality, Client related information, local market, competitors, trends, missing opportunities…) leveraging the Expert Advisors’ knowledge. Ensure policies, Brand standards and grooming guidelines are communicated and implemented; Support Operations team in inventory management; Support Store Manager in staff planning (workforce management); In charge of Operations (Stock, Security and Maintenance); Manage the stock team on the daily operations: inbound and outbound flows, cycle counts planning, stock rooms set-up; Manage the after-sales flows and operations, providing an efficient and effective client service according to policies and procedures;   Knowledge and Skills: Management Skills, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Professional Attitude Curiosity, Empathy, Commercial Mindset. A fluent knowledge of the English language is required as also experience in Luxury sector.   Place of work: Venice

For a multinational industrial group, leader in its sector, we are looking for a Corporate Logistic Manager. The candidate will report to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director and actively participate in defining the Supply Chain group's strategy, ensuring constant support to all the company's functions. It’s a strategic role with occasionally mixed with operative activity. Specifically, she/he will be responsible for: Coordinating and supervising functionally Local Logictic teams (6 plants worldwide, also defining with them the management strategies and policies for all supply chain processes); Managing a small Corporate Supply Chain team; Leading the Managers responsible for the regions to ensure the strategic oversight of the entire supply flow, warehouses, and product distribution; Constantly monitor the KPIs of the areas under her/his responsibility to identify, define, and implement any improvement action on process stages; Defining and enforcing turnover and networking capital; Ensuring, through the management of its resources, the maximization of the execution of the order portfolio and, at the same time, the minimization of inventories in compliance with the customer service level objectives for the reference plants and/or processes Coordinating her/his direct subordinates in the adoption of a culture of continuous improvement and supervising the consequent improvement actions; Defining project teams and governance models to facilitate the collaboration between Supply Chain and the various corporate entities; ensuring maximum integration of logistics processes Taking part in the improvement of the organization being part of Group Digilization program, promoting the development of tools for load analysis and aggregation at a multi-plant level for all the Division's plants; The ideal candidate has: Technical or economic university degree; Significant supply chain management experience (5-10 years) within multinationals operating in the automotive or engineering sector; Proven managerial, people management, and motivation skills; Central level planning experience Fluent English language (other language is a plus); Experience in the APAC or LATAM regions (not mandatory). The profile is complemented by: Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; Strong leadership and team management skills; Strategic vision and problem-solving skills. Location: Padova

For an important company, leader in the sector of electric motors for the household appliances sector, we are looking for a:   SENIOR BUYER The Senior Buyer is part of the Purchasing Department within Global Supply Chain and reports to the head of Procurement & Supply Chain. He / she will play a pivotal role in support to the company's procurement strategy growing in the Function to assume the role of Purchasing Manager. MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To manage indirect procurement, including the purchasing of goods, services, supplies, and materials needed for daily operations.  To work with a high level of autonomy of control and management of the supplier’s relationship and liaising closely with Technical Dept., Production, Finance and Sales to achieve targeted performance.  To perform a procurement role for assigned product categories, by developing effective procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely and high-quality procurement.  To manage risks and source new suppliers including validation, contractual negotiation and supply transition management.  To support project buying activities for new products. To be responsible for the proper execution of Procurement Processes in the areas of Strategic Management and Source to contract.  To be accountable for daily monitoring performance and results.  PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical or business university degree: Engineering or Management   Broad and proven track record of procurement experience in manufacturing companies, multinational preferential (5 plus years). Demonstrates best cost sourcing in a technical environment.   Proven contractual negotiating skills.  Broad experience with supplier contracts and agreements, additionally project management within multi-disciplinary teams.   Strong analytical skills.   Fluent in English.  Proven ability to conduct complex, quantitative and statistical analyses complimented with qualitative inputs from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations.  Logical thinker with a good attention to detail and high level of commitment. Proficiency with ERP systems including DRP/MRP, purchasing and inventory modules is a plus . Proficient in use Lean tools whenever applicable and collaborating with other functions within the end-to-end supply chaiN.   Strong User capability and experience with Power BI and MS Office, specifically with Excel (advanced), Word, Access is essential. SEDE DI LAVORO: Olgiate Comasco (CO)

Per Gruppo multinazionale, settore metalmeccanico, stiamo cercando un/una PRODUCTION MANAGER La risorsa, a diretto riporto della Direzione, gestirà la Produzione, la Manutenzione e la Qualità. Principali attività e responsabilità: Supervisione ed ottimizzazione dei processi con lo scopo di renderli più efficienti. Forte attenzione alle tematiche di aumento della produttività e riduzione dei costi di produzione. Presidio ed organizzazione delle attività quotidiane del sito produttivo. Gestione e supervisione delle attività di controllo. Coordinamento delle squadre manutentive impegnate nella pianificazione, programmazione ed attuazione degli interventi di manutenzione ordinaria e straordinaria. Sviluppo delle competenze professionali del team di lavoro e monitoraggio delle prestazioni. Requisiti: Il candidato ideale dovrà possedere i seguenti requisiti: Esperienza pregressa di 10/15 anni in contesti industriali strutturati di media/alta complessità. Conoscenza dei processi di assemblaggio (preferibile) e/o lavorazioni meccaniche. Conoscenza delle metodologie di Lean Manufacturing e Industry 4.0. Preferibilmente Laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica o Gestionale o equivalenti oppure Diploma Tecnico. Conoscenza dei processi produttivi ed ottime competenze di pianificazione ed organizzazione. Persona analitica, numerica, pragmatica, orientata al raggiungimento degli obiettivi. Ottime doti gestionali, manageriali e di leadership. Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese. Buona padronanza dei sistemi informatici.   Sede di lavoro: Provincia di Varese  

For an important company leader in Luxury Goods we are looking for a Chief Operating Officer based in Romania.  The company recently opened a factory near Sibiu.  In the role the candidate will manage the plant (500 employees), coordinate plant functions, lead the management team, through high knowledge of management, processes, continuous improvement and organizational best practices.  The role involves defining investments to improve company results, sharing budgets and achieved results with the corporate office; in addition defining strategies for the factory in Romania in order to optimize fixed costs and increase profitability. The ideal candidate is an italian willing to relocate to Romania or a local profile who speaks in italian. 

La risorsa, a diretto riporto del Direttore R&D e Qualità, gestirà tutte le attività relative sia all'assicurazione qualità che al controllo qualità interfacciandosi con laboratori esterni o produttori di apparecchiature di laboratorio. Nello specifico si occuperà di: Preparare ed aggiornare la documentazione, manuali, procedure, istruzioni, moduli, piani relativi alle  certificazioni  Gestione e mantenimento del sistema HACCP e di Qualità  Redazione di procedure sia in ambito HACCP che di Sistema di Gestione della Qualità (SdGQ) Definire le specifiche tecniche dei prodotti e gestire la documentazione verso clienti industriali, clienti della GDO e fornitori Gestire i reclami dei Consumatori, dei Clienti e dei Fornitori occupandosi della preparazione della documentazione e della risposta,  attraverso indagine interna, approfondimenti, analisi, confronto con la Produzione, coinvolgimento delle funzioni commerciali Preparare gli audit Clienti, Fornitori, Enti Certificatori Gestire audit Terzisti e di clienti in autonomia Gestire i rapporti con i laboratori esterni, definendo piani analitici e metodiche Gestione dei rapporti con le autorità. le istituzioni e le associazioni di categoria.  relazione  con R&D per la definizione della specifiche dei nuovi prodotti e relativi piani analitici Requisiti Laurea preferibilmente in Scienze delle Tecnologie Alimentari o comunque in discipline scientifiche 4/5 anni di esperienza in analoghe posizioni presso aziende del settore agroalimentare  piena conoscenza degli standards di certificazione BRC. IFS, FSMA (US standard), FSSC conoscenza approfondita della normativa relativa alla Qualità  conoscenza ed esperienza nella gestione del pest management buona conoscenza della Lingua Inglese e preferibile conoscenza della lingua francese ottima conoscenza del pacchetto office con particolare focus su excel (tabelle pivot, elaborazione dati, etc.) ottime capacità relazionali, flessibilità ed affidabilità Capacità di pianificazione, organizzazione e analisi. Sede di lavoro: Novara/Vercelli

For a prestigious multiational group leader in its sector, we are looking for a/an:   Key Account Manager   Reporting to the Sales Executive Director, the key account manager has the primary function to guarantee, maintain the growth of sales on customers.   Main duties  Collaborate with senior team to set revenue goals and company strategy and implementing a sales plan to drive revenue growth and attending key events to generate leads; Define and execute appropriate sales strategies; business development, marketing, technical, ad operations and sales support programs to maximize sales and profitability with the following customers; Determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results; Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; Find solutions and deliver results within a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture; Work with the Sales, Account Management and Operations, teams to implement targeted sales strategy; Work with internal teams on behalf of clients to ensure the highest level of customer service; Interface with technical support internally to resolve issues that directly impact partners; Report on key KPIs related to the lead and the opportunity waterfall in order to implement a consistent closed-loop between marketing and sales; Monitor the quality of marketing and sales information and define data improvement programs; Understand the impact of operational initiatives from a sales or marketing perspective.   Main requirements   Fluent in English; 10/15 years of experience in managing OEM and Tier 1 customers in the automotive industry (expertise with German customers is a plus) Able to work under stress; Flexible, agile, teamwork oriented; Will to travel internationally on a regular basis (30% of the time); Curious and proactive; Able to talk with upper stream management and downstream management; Oriented to customer intimacy and familiar with change management issues; Problem solving capabilities.   Workplace: Near Turin

Prestigiosa realtà multinazionale del settore Componentistica, a rinforzo della funzione di Supply Chain, ricerca un/una: SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT MANAGER La figura, a riporto della Direzione Supply Chain e del Program Management, con il supporto funzionale di un team dedicato, avrà il compito di coordinare le attività relative ai nuovi lanci e garantire i parametri logistici.   Principali obiettivi e attività: • Gestire progetti complessi multifunzionali secondo le strategie condivise dalla Direzione Supply Chain • Gestire i nuovi lanci produttivi globali coordinando le risorse preposte • Gestire i parametri dell’ERP relativi alla supply chain • Organizzare la logistica phase in phase out e ramp up • Effettuare analisi di make or buy • Controllare la supply chain total cost   Requisiti: • Almeno 10 anni di esperienza lavorativa totale all’interno di funzioni Operations in aziende produttive meglio se multi sites, di cui almeno 5 in Supply Chain/Logistica; • Provenienza da aziende di componentistica, meglio se Automotive; • Esperienza concreta nella gestione di progetti riorganizzativi complessi come nuovi lanci, nuovi plant, nuove piattaforme, nuove linee produttive; • Capacità di coordinamento di team multifunzionali in ambito supply chain e operations; • Laurea in ingegneria; • Ottima conoscenza lingua inglese; • Attestato di PM; • Leadership; • Teamworking; • Orientamento al miglioramento continuo.   Sede di Lavoro: Veneto

Prestigioso gruppo industriale multinazionale italiano, leader nel settore della componentistica automotive, ricerca un/una: Sustainability Manager  La persona, a diretto riporto del Direttore HSE di Gruppo, contribuirà all’implementazione e allo sviluppo di strategie di sostenibilità dell’organizzazione.  Principali responsabilità:  Analisi di KPI del sistema energetico ed ambientale degli stabilimenti produttivi e dei processi determinanti il consumo energetico, individuando eventuali criticità; Sviluppo e miglioramento del sistema di rendicontazione dei KPI energetici ed ambientali e delle metriche in riferimento agli standard internazionali GRI; Implementazione delle attività SBT e CDP  Elaborazione di reportistica di relazione al Management; Definizione e sviluppo di progetti ed iniziative volte alla riduzione degli impatti ambientali dell’azienda e al risparmio energetico; Raccolta e gestione dei piani di azione per attività di energy efficiency e di riduzione degli impatti ambientali dei siti produttivi e successivi follow-up periodici; Sviluppo del progetto aziendale per valutazione (LCA - Life cycle assessment) e rendicontazione emissioni GHG dell’Azienda nell’ambito della Sostenibilità aziendale  Definizione e sviluppo di progetti ed  iniziative volte alla riduzione delle emissioni di GHG dell’azienda nell’ottica del raggiungimento della carbon neutrality; Sarà da interfaccia su temi REACH and Conflict Minerals verso i Clienti Prerequisiti richiesti: Laurea in ingegneria  Esperienza analoga di almeno 5/6 anni in un ambiente strutturato Possesso di conoscenze in materia di Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), di Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) e Life cycle assessment (LCA) Conoscenza della normativa di riferimento  Si chiedono: Doti relazionali e comunicative Capacità di leadership e di lavoro di squadra Fluente conoscenza della lingua inglese Rispetto delle deadlines Luogo di lavoro: Torino Inquadramento: Quadro