ph3Head of Production | International Machine Tool Company Northern Italy /h3pOur client is a bglobally renowned manufacturer of high-precision machine tools /b with production sites and sales organizations worldwide.
To strengthen the management team at its production facility in bPordenone, Italy /b, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on bHead of Production /b.
/ppThe Head of Production is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality machine tools while meeting cost, productivity, safety and customer satisfaction objectives.
The role drives operational excellence through effective production planning, people leadership, continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
/ppbProduction Planning Execution /b /pulliDevelop and execute the production plan in line with business priorities and customer commitments.
/liliMonitor production progress and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
/liliBalance production capacity and available resources.
/liliEnsure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and cost targets.
/li /ulpbOperations Management /b /pulliLead all production departments including Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Commissioning, Testing and Internal Logistics.
/liliEnsure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and production facilities.
/liliCoordinate production priorities and optimize production flow.
/li /ulpbPeople Leadership /b /pulliLead,



coach and develop production managers, supervisors and team leaders.
/liliBuild a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
/liliSupport workforce planning and recruitment activities together with HR.
/li /ulpbCost Budget Management /b /pulliManage the production budget and monitor labor productivity and manufacturing costs.
/liliIdentify and implement cost reduction initiatives.
/liliSupport investment decisions related to production equipment and technologies.
/li /ulpbYour Profile /b /pulliTechnical education or university degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
/liliSeveral years of leadership experience in industrial production, ideally within the bmachine tool or machinery industry /b.
/liliStrong background in production planning, assembly, shopfloor management and operational excellence.
/liliExperience with Lean Manufacturing and process optimization.
/liliProven leadership skills and a structured, hands-on approach.
/liliExperience with ERP systems; SAP is an advantage.
/liliGood command of English; Italian and/or German are an advantage.
/li /ulpbThe Offer /b /pulliKey leadership position within an internationally successful industrial group.
/liliHigh level of responsibility and direct influence on operational performance.
/liliOpportunity to shape and further develop an established manufacturing organization.
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