At Adler Pelzer Group
, we believe that the best leaders in operations are developed through real experience on the shopfloor.
We are looking for engineering graduates with ambition, curiosity and hands-on approach who wish to start building their career in production, engineering and operations management.
The primary objective of the role is to develop you as a future leader or expert through a tailored career program consisting of three different roles each lasting ***** months.
Production Team Leader – Engineering Specialist – Operations (Deputy) Leader.
Your first step: Team Leader
You will work directly in production as a Team Leader and will learn how to:
Lead and support production teams
Coordinate daily shopfloor activities
Ensure safety and quality standards
Monitor production performance and KPIs
Solve day-to-day operational issues
Cooperate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams
This phase is designed to build a strong operational foundation and practical leadership experience.



The full program, including the succession plan, will be introduced to you upon submitting your application.
What makes this opportunity different?
Leadership responsibility from the beginning
Designed career path into manufacturing operations, engineering and/or plant management team
Structured feedback and development reviews, coaching from experienced leaders
On the job and formal training and certifications
Long-term opportunities with a succession plan within the Adler Pelzer Group
What we are looking for
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive, or similar)
Some experience (internship, first job) in a manufacturing environment
Good communication and teamwork
Passion and adaptability
English and Italian proficiency
Mobility within Italy or the EU in the future is advantageous

📌 Production Team Leader - Early Career Program (Bardi)
🏢 Adler Pelzer Group
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