ppTailorFox – your HR Business Partner, on behalf of a leading bmultinational services company /b, with a strong bpeople-centric culture /b and a bsolid commitment to quality, and improvement /b, is looking to strengthen its Operations Area by recruiting an: /ppbOPERATIONS AREA DIRECTOR - Food Industry /b /ppThis profile will be accountable for the overall performance of a large, complex operational site in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
/ppThe role ensures safe, efficient, high-quality end-to-end service delivery while leading the site through a significant transformation across strategy, organisation, people, processes, operating methods, and performance control systems.
/ppThe position combines a strong bsense of urgency and hands-on operational leadership /b with a bmedium- to long-term strategic vision /b, ensuring immediate operational stability while building sustainable, structured, and scalable solutions.
/ppThe role carries full responsibility for boperational excellence, financial sustainability, people leadership, regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and customer satisfaction /b, in line with corporate standards, client requirements, and applicable local and international regulations.
/ppThe position oversees all activities related to production, warehousing and operations, internal logistics, and last-mile service delivery to external interfaces, with a workforce of approximately 300 employees.
/ppbKey responsibilities /b: /ppb1.
Overall Site Leadership /b /pulliHold full accountability for the end-to-end management of the site, including production, operational logistics, transport services, and support functions.
/liliEnsure operational continuity, safety, quality, and on?time service delivery in a high?pressure, fast?moving operating environment.
/liliAct as the senior company representative towards clients, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders.
/liliEnsure site operations are consistently aligned with corporate standards, contractual commitments, and customer expectations.
/li /ulpb2.
Financial Governance, Investments Performance /b /pulliOwn the site Profit Loss and ensure long?term economic sustainability.
/liliPrepare and manage annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with Headquarters.
/liliDefine, prioritize, and manage site investment plans (CAPEX), ensuring alignment with operational needs, safety requirements, and return on investment.
/liliMonitor costs, productivity, service performance, and margins.
/liliIdentify risks and drive corrective actions and cost?optimization initiatives without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.
/li /ulpb3.




Operations Management Decision Making /b /pulliDefine the operational organization model and production plans to meet demand, service levels, and efficiency targets.
/liliLead and supervise site functional managers (e.g. Production, Quality, Transport, Maintenance, Logistics).
/liliEnsure consistent application of operational procedures, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
/liliManage critical situations, disruptions, and operational emergencies with speed, clarity, and authority.
/liliTake btimely and well?balanced decisions /b, including bdifficult and high?impact choices /b, in conditions of uncertainty and operational pressure.
/liliEvaluate and govern bmake?or?buy decisions /b related to production, logistics, and support activities, balancing cost efficiency, service quality, flexibility, and operational risk.
/li /ulpb4.
Workforce Planning People Leadership /b /pulliDefine and continuously review workforce planning in line with demand variability, productivity targets, and service requirements.
/liliEnsure optimal staffing models, shift structures, and skill mix to support operational performance and cost control.
/liliDirectly manage the site leadership team and provide clear direction, priorities, and objectives.
/liliSet individual and functional goals aligned with business strategy and operational KPIs.
/liliDrive performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
/liliPromote a strong safety culture, accountability, and alignment with company values.
/li /ulpb5.
Change Management Transformation /b /pulliLead and govern complex change initiatives affecting organization design, operating models, processes, tools, methods, and control systems.
/liliTranslate strategic direction into pragmatic and executable operational actions.
/liliBalance immediate operational fixes with the implementation of structured, long?term solutions.
/liliAct as a visible and credible change leader, engaging managers and employees through clarity, consistency, and discipline.
/li /ulpb6.
Quality, Safety, Compliance Ethics /b /pulliEnsure full compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Security standards.




/liliPartner with Quality and Compliance functions for internal and external audits.
/liliEnsure timely and effective management of non?conformities, incidents, and corrective actions.
/liliMaintain robust governance over risk management and regulatory adherence.
/liliUphold the highest standards of bethical conduct, integrity, and transparency /b, setting the tone from the top.
/li /ulpb7.
Continuous Improvement Innovation /b /pulliChampion continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and service quality.
/liliCollaborate with Innovation and Continuous Improvement teams to implement new processes, tools, and technologies.
/liliSupport digitalization, automation, and standardization initiatives across the site.
/liliFoster a culture of operational discipline, problem?solving, and continuous improvement.
/li /ulpb8.
Interface with Headquarters /b /pulliEnsure alignment of site operations with corporate strategy, policies, and governance frameworks.
/liliProvide structured and accurate reporting on operational, financial, workforce, and investment performance.
/liliActively contribute to cross?functional and transversal corporate projects.
/li /ulpbKey Competencies /b /pulliStrong and credible leadership in complex, fast?paced, labour?intensive operational environments.
/liliAbility to combine bsense of urgency /b with bstrategic thinking /b and structured execution.
/liliEnd?to?end operational mindset combined with solid financial and investment acumen.
/liliDecisive, resilient, and accountable decision?maker, comfortable with ambiguity and pressure.
/liliProven change leadership and transformation capability.
/liliExcellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
/liliStrong ethical compass, integrity, and role?model behavior.
/li /ulpbRequirements /b /pulliUniversity degree (bEngineering, Economics, or equivalent – preferred /b).
/lilib5–8 years of experience /b in Senior Site, Plant, or Operations Management role, with full responsibility for operational performance and team leadership.
/liliExperience in blarge?scale, industrial or food production environments /b is highly desirable.
/liliStrong exposure to regulated, safety?critical, and time?sensitive operations.
/liliFluency in English.
/li /ulpbPlace of work: /b bRome (Italy).
/b /ppbCompensation: /bThe position will be offered with an bexecutive?level employment contract /b, with a competitive bannual gross salary /b in the range of b€100,000–€110,000 /b, plus a b20% performance?based premio /b and bcompany car /b.
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📌 Operations Area Director - Food Industry (Lazio)
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