LHH is supporting a well-established manufacturing
company, part of an international industrial group, in the search for a
Production & Quality Control Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role within
the organization, overseeing production, quality, and procurement activities
while ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, customer service
excellence, and overall business profitability.

Operating in a highly customized manufacturing
environment, the selected professional will work cross-functionally with
different departments to ensure effective control and coordination of the
entire operational and production value chain.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The Production & Quality Control Manager will be
responsible for ensuring the effective performance of production, quality, and
procurement processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and
operational excellence.

Key
responsibilities include:

- Coordinating and supervising
production, assembly, mechanical machining, and quality control
activities.
- Managing and developing a
direct reporting team composed of:
- Quality
Specialist;
- Production
Planning Manager;
- Workshop
Supervisor;
- Purchasing
Manager.

- Ensuring achievement of KPIs
related to productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and service
performance.
- Overseeing planning and
procurement processes, ensuring the optimal balance between material
availability, production capacity, and business requirements.
- Collaborating with technical
and commercial departments to manage customer projects and specific client
requirements.
- Supervising the company's
Quality Management System, promoting preventive and corrective actions




aimed at enhancing performance and customer satisfaction.
- Identifying operational issues
and implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste
reduction, efficiency enhancement, and process optimization.
- Supporting the evolution and
implementation of digital tools and systems related to manufacturing and
supply chain management.
- Interfacing with Group
stakeholders within an international business environment.

Your Profile

Requirements

- Degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or equivalent
technical background.
- Proven experience in leadership
positions within manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical
manufacturing processes, preferably within highly customized or
engineer-to-order production settings.
- Demonstrated experience in
coordinating Production, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
- Solid understanding of Lean
Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of the following
methodologies will be considered a strong advantage:
- Six
Sigma;
- SMED;
- 5S.

- Experience with ERP, MES, and
advanced production planning systems.
- Familiarity with platforms such
as Opera MES, CyberPlan, and Mago ERP will be considered a plus.
- Fluent English is mandatory, as
the role requires regular interaction with international stakeholders and




Group functions.

Personal Skills

We are seeking a credible and influential leader
capable of driving change, engaging teams, and fostering a high-performance
culture through technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonal
skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Assertive
leadership.
- Strong accountability and
ownership mindset.
- Customer-oriented
approach.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and
develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborative and
solution-driven attitude.
- Flexibility and pragmatism in
managing operational challenges.
- Determination, decisiveness,
and results orientation.
- Excellent communication and
relationship-building skills.

Offer

- Opportunity to join a dynamic
and international industrial environment.
- Strategic role with significant
organizational visibility and responsibility.
- Chance to actively contribute
to business growth and operational excellence initiatives.
- Competitive compensation
package, with a salary range between €60,000 and €75,000 gross annual
salary , plus performance-based premio (MBO) .

“Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).

The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”

📌 Production & quality control manager (Vicenza)
🏢 LHH
📍 Vicenza