Be responsible for the overall management of all operational departments at the Mondi Duino plant. This includes end-to-end responsibility for the production process, from raw material processing to finished product output, as well as the maintenance function

- Direct and manage all aspects of daily manufacturing operations and maintenance
- Develop and execute production strategies to achieve volume, cost, and quality targets
- Lead and develop production managers, supervisors, and employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with Mondi’s operational excellence methodologies
- Drive implementation of Mondi Management System (MMS) on site
- Monitor key production KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent performance
- Develop and manage production budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies
- The position reports directly to the Managing Director. 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role; ~ Master’s degree in Paper Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field; alternatively, a full degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering; ~ Solid understanding of production equipment, including location, function,



and operating principles within a manufacturing environment; ~ Strong understanding of paper and PfR processes, equipment and quality systems; ~ Prior experience in the paper and/or mechanical manufacturing industry; ~ Excellent spoken and written Italian and English skills.

Full time from Monday to Friday Annual base salary: 90.000 € + 20% Cash Premio Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address [email protected] to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting. #

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