OverviewAs Manufacturing Manager for Molding & Extrusion, you will lead a large production organization to meet volume, quality, and efficiency targets within a regulated healthcare manufacturing environment.
You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, oversee KPI performance, and champion continuous improvement and safety.
This strategic role supports growth initiatives and organizational transformation, shaping production processes and team capability in a global setting.
Retribuzione / BenefitsFlexible working options
Medical insurance
Pension scheme
Employee stock purchase plan
Global recognition programme
Location-based additional benefits
ResponsabilitàLead the Molding and Extrusion departments to achieve targets for volume, quality, and efficiency
Manage a production team of ~70 employees across continuous shifts
Coordinate Production Planning, Quality, Documentation, Shift Leaders, and Supervisors
Monitor KPIs (OEE, scrap rate, productivity, efficiency) and drive improvements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste
Support production planning and ensure alignment with business priorities and demand
Promote safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence
Lead performance management activities (reviews, salary reviews, development, engagement)



and act as People contact in the department with HR
Define roles, responsibilities, and team structures aligned with growth and change
Ensure compliance with Quality Management System, GMPs, and medical device regulations; participate in audits
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in Production/Manufacturing Management or similar leadership roles
Strong people management experience in manufacturing environments
Experience supervising large production teams and shift leads
Solid understanding of production planning, KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience tracking and improving OEE, productivity, efficiency, and scrap reduction
Ability to manage organizational complexity and drive change in a dynamic manufacturing setting
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in regulated industries is valued but not mandatory
Exposure to injection molding and/or extrusion is a strong plus
Fluent English (written and spoken)
leadership
stakeholder management
cross-functional collaboration
production planning
KPI management (OEE, productivity, scrap)
continuous improvement methodologies

📌 Manufacturing Manager - Molding (Mirandola)
🏢 Livanova
📍 Mirandola