pChief Operating Officer (COO) – Manufacturing Supply Chain /ppstrongLocation: /strong Lombardy, Italy /ppstrongIndustry: /strong Manufacturing / Industrial Operations /ppstrongEmployment Type: /strong Full-time /ppstrongWork Arrangement: /strong On-site /ppstrongCompensation: /strong €60,000–€90,000 gross annual salary + 10–15% performance premio + company car /ppAbout the Role /ppAn established manufacturing organisation is seeking a strongChief Operating Officer (COO) /strong to work directly with senior leadership and oversee the company's core operational functions. /ppThis is a strategic and hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating and optimising strongProcurement, Production, Logistics, Warehousing and Project Operations /strong, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, performance management and continuous improvement. /ppThe role will help translate business strategy into effective operational execution while ensuring strong coordination across functions and teams. /ppKey Responsibilities /pulliLead and oversee Procurement, Logistics Warehousing, Production/Transformation and Project Operations. /liliDefine, implement and monitor operational procedures, workflows and KPIs. /liliManage and develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including selection, negotiation and order management. /liliCoordinate procurement planning in collaboration with Commercial and Production teams. /liliMonitor purchasing, deliveries, quality and adherence to timelines. /liliOptimise production processes, including productivity, labour efficiency, material yield, waste and production planning. /liliOversee inventory, logistics, deliveries and stock-taking activities. /liliCoordinate project progress, installation schedules and site activities. /liliSupport the resolution of operational issues, customer complaints and non-conformities. /liliLead, motivate and develop functional managers and their respective teams. /liliIdentify inefficiencies and implement organisational and operational improvement initiatives.



/liliSupport senior leadership in defining and implementing the company's operational strategy. /liliDrive continuous improvement and strengthen operational performance across the organisation. /li /ulpRequirements /pullistrong7–10 years of experience /strong in senior Operations, Production, Supply Chain or Operational Management roles. /liliProven experience managing multiple operational functions in an integrated environment. /liliExperience in industrial/manufacturing environments, preferably involving project-based or made-to-order production. /liliStrong experience managing suppliers, procurement and commercial negotiations. /liliProven leadership experience managing and developing teams and functional managers. /liliStrong ability to establish processes, procedures and KPI-based performance monitoring. /liliGood knowledge of Excel and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. /liliKnowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement is advantageous. /liliWillingness to travel to suppliers, trade fairs, customers and project sites as required. /liliStrong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. /liliResults-oriented, pragmatic and highly hands-on approach. /liliAbility to move effectively between strategic planning and day-to-day operational execution. /liliStrong decision-making skills and the ability to resolve operational challenges quickly and effectively. /li /ulpKey Skills /ppChief Operating Officer | COO | Operations Management | Manufacturing Operations | Supply Chain Management | Procurement | Production Management | Logistics | Warehouse Management | Project Operations | Supplier Management | Negotiation | KPI Management | ERP | MRP | Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Operational Strategy | Team Leadership /ppCompensation Benefits /pulli€60,000–€90,000 gross annual salary. /liliPerformance-based variable compensation of strong10–15% of annual salary /strong. /liliCompany car. /liliEmployment under the Italian strongCCNL Commercio /strong framework. /liliSeniority-based classification at strong1st Level or Quadro /strong. /li /ulpbr / /p

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