Production & Quality Control Manager

LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturing company, part of an international industrial group, in the search for a Production & Quality Control Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the organization, overseeing production, quality, and procurement activities while ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, customer service excellence, and overall business profitability.

Operating in a highly customized manufacturing environment, the selected professional will work cross-functionally with different departments to ensure effective control and coordination of the entire operational and production value chain.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Production & Quality Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective performance of production, quality, and procurement processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising production, assembly, mechanical machining, and quality control activities.
• Managing and developing a direct reporting team composed of:
  • Quality Specialist;
  • Production Planning Manager;
  • Workshop Supervisor;
  • Purchasing Manager.
• Ensuring achievement of KPIs related to productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and service performance.
• Overseeing planning and procurement processes, ensuring the optimal balance between material availability, production capacity, and business requirements.
• Collaborating with technical and commercial departments to manage customer projects and specific client requirements.
• Supervising the company's Quality Management System, promoting preventive and corrective actions aimed at enhancing performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identifying operational issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency enhancement, and process optimization.
• Supporting the evolution and implementation of digital tools and systems related to manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Interfacing with Group stakeholders within an international business environment.

Your Profile

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience in leadership positions within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, preferably within highly customized or engineer-to-order production settings.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating Production, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the following methodologies will be considered a strong advantage:
  • Six Sigma;
  • SMED;
  • 5S.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and advanced production planning systems.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Opera MES, CyberPlan, and Mago ERP will be considered a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory, as the role requires regular interaction with international stakeholders and Group functions.

Personal Skills

We are seeking a credible and influential leader capable of driving change, engaging teams, and fostering a high-performance culture through technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Assertive leadership.
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative and solution-driven attitude.
• Flexibility and pragmatism in managing operational challenges.
• Determination, decisiveness, and results orientation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and international industrial environment.
• Strategic role with significant organizational visibility and responsibility.
• Chance to actively contribute to business growth and operational excellence initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package, with a salary range between €60,000 and €75,000 gross annual salary , plus performance-based bonus (MBO) .

“Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).

The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”