Finishing & Fine Fibers Department Manager

Purpose of the Role

To drive operational excellence in Finishing and Fine Fibers operations by ensuring efficient, safe and customer-focused processes that support the plant's quality, service and profitability objectives.

Position Summary

The Finishing & Fine Fibers Department Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all Finishing and Fine Fibers operations, including the Laminator Line, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production while meeting customer quality requirements.

The role oversees the Finishing Department, Fine Fibers Line and Laminator Line, ensuring a smooth workflow from paper machine output to finished product shipment. The position is accountable for safety, people management, operational performance, quality and continuous improvement within the department.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Health & Environment
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company and legal HSE requirements.
- Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments,



audits, near misses reports.
- Ensure operators are adequately trained and qualified.
- Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Production Management
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all finishing and converting processes.
- Manage daily production activities related to:
- Roll handling and reel logistics
- Product finishing and packaging
- Fine Fibers production line
- Laminator Line
- Core cutting operations
- Core preparation area
- Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and production schedules to meet customer demands and delivery targets.
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when required.
- Optimize machine utilization, productivity and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with Maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Coordinate

📌 Production Supervisor (Torino)
🏢 Ahlstrom
📍 Torino