About Our Client
Industrial manufacturing group with international operations and a multi-site production footprint across Italy and abroad, currently undergoing a significant industrial restructuring and operational repositioning.

Job Description
The role will personally lead the operational and industrial turnaround, acting across production structure, supply chain, organisation and commercial coordination. This position requires a strong hands‑on approach, fast decision‑making and on‑the‑ground presence. The assignment is initially temporary, with a potential transition into a permanent role upon completion of the plan.

Operations & Industrial Restructuring

Analyse and redesign the production footprint (Italy / abroad)

Optimise industrial processes and supply chain

Realign fixed cost base to current volumes

Define and implement operational KPIs and control systems

Lead organisational restructuring and workforce reductions

Drive strategic evaluations on industrial footprint

Organisation & Governance

Review and strengthen the organisational structure

Introduce managerial models into less structured environments

Define accountability, delegation levels and decision‑making processes

Commercial Operational Oversight





Coordinate and refocus the sales organisation

Set priorities across markets, customers and channels

Integrate wholesale, retail and e‑commerce models

Ensure alignment with product and merchandising functions

Stakeholder Management

Act as primary interface with ownership and advisor

Operate effectively in high‑pressure, time‑constrained environments

Provide structured reporting on turnaround progress

The Successful Applicant

Proven experience in industrial turnarounds and restructuring

Background in roles such as:
Operations Director

Plant Director

Restructuring / Turnaround Manager

Experience in complex, multi‑site manufacturing environments

Strong track record in:
deep organisational restructuring

cost reduction and workforce optimisation

industrial footprint redesign

Pragmatic, execution‑driven leadership style

Ability to operate in unstructured and complex environments

Technical background preferred

What's on Offer

Contract: Temporary Manager (fixed‑term executive or freelance)

Compensation: approx. €200K

Potential transition into a long‑term leadership role

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📌 Temporary Restructuring and Operations Director (Verona)
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