ppbAbout Ariston Group and our presence in Marcheregion.
/b /ppAriston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort.
Founded in Fabriano in ****, the Groupmaintainsdeep industrial roots in the Marche region.
Today, Marche hosts five production sites and a network of Research Development centers, bringing together long-standing manufacturingexpertiseand new capabilities.
The regional footprint includes sites in Cerreto, Genga,Arcevia,OsimoandAlbacina.
/ppIn ****, the Group further strengthened this presence by opening its first electronics factory inArcevia, supporting the in-house production of electronic boards and the development of increasingly connected,electrifiedand technologically advanced solutions.
The Group is also investing in the newAlbacinafactory for next-generation electric water heaters, designed around advanced production technologies, World Class Manufacturing principles and an intelligent digital ecosystem, with full operation expected by the end of ****.
/ppThis integrated industrial ecosystem is central to Ariston Group's ability to deliver innovation, quality, flexibility, customerserviceand operational excellence.
To support our businessobjectivesand the continued transformation of manufacturing in the Marche region, we are looking for production leaders who combine strong execution with a forward-looking approach to people, technology and continuous improvement.
/ppReporting hierarchically to the Plant Director, the Production Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management of production activities within the assigned plant perimeter.
The role ensures that production plans are executed safely, on time and at the expected standards of quality, service,costand efficiency.
/ppThe Production Manager leads direct and indirect production teams, organizes resources and capabilities, drives daily performance and problem solving, and works closely with HSE, Quality, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, HR and Controlling.
The role will also contribute to the evolution of the Marche industrial network by supportingnew technologies, digitalization, skillsdevelopmentand cross-site collaboration whererequired.
/ph3Key responsibilities /h3h3Production planning and execution /h3ulliManage and supervise the complete production process against the agreed production schedule, ensuringtimelyexecution and cost effectiveness.
/liliTranslate demand and production plans into clear daily and weekly priorities,allocatingpeople,equipmentand materials accordingly.
/liliMonitor production progress and constraints, adjusting schedules and resources whenrequiredand escalating risks with clear recovery actions.
/liliEnsure robust daily management routines, visual performance control, productionreportingand disciplined follow-up ofactions.
/li /ulh3Safety,qualityand compliance /h3ulliLead production activities with safety as thefirst priority, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements, plantstandardsand safe-working practices.
/liliPromote proactive risk identification, incident prevention,



ergonomics and a visible safety culture across production teams.
/liliEnsure implementation of quality-control programs, processstandardsand product requirements, working with Quality to address deviations and prevent recurrence.
/liliSupport environmental performance, responsible resource use and compliance with the plant's quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
/liliCompliance: Ensure all operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
/li /ulh3Performance,costand continuous improvement /h3ulliDeliver plant targets for safety, quality, service level, productivity, efficiency,scrapand cost in coordination with other plant functions.
/liliMonitorproductionKPIs,identifygaps and lead structured problem solving, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
/liliContribute to budgeting,forecastingand cost control by understanding the main production cost drivers and implementing improvement actions.
/liliLead an Autonomous Management (AM), Workplace Organization (WO)or comparablecontinuous-improvementpillar within the plant's World Class Manufacturing organization.
/liliDrive 5S, autonomous maintenance, standard work, wastereductionandcontinuous-improvementinitiatives, ensuring that improvements are sustained.
/liliStrategic Planning: develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve company objectives.
/li /ulh3People leadership and capability building /h3ulliLead, supervise,coachand motivate direct and indirect production employees, setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability and collaboration.
/liliPlan workforce requirements and organize shifts and production resources in line with volumes, operationalprioritiesand skills availability.
/liliOwn and continuously develop productionskillsmatrices, polyvalenceplansand training priorities in partnership with HR and the People Development pillar.
/liliBuild a strong pipeline of production capabilities through on-the-job coaching, structureddevelopmentand knowledge transfer.
/liliPromote an inclusive, high-performance environment in which employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, raiseconcernsand participatein improvement.
/li /ulh3Equipment reliability and cross-functional coordination /h3ulliCoordinate production-owned routine maintenance and repair activities, ensuring effective cooperation with the Maintenance function and clear escalation of technical issues.
/liliPartner with Logistics to ensure material availability and flow, with Industrial Engineering on methods and capacity, and with Quality on process capability and conformity.
/liliSupport the industrialization and ramp-up of new products,



equipment and technologies, ensuring production readiness, effectivetrainingand stable performance.
/liliContribute to plant and regional initiatives involving digital manufacturing,automationand the intelligent use of production data.
/liliShare best practices and collaborate across the Marche sites to strengthen operational resilience,flexibilityand common standards.
/li /ulh3Experience and qualifications /h3ulliMaster's degree in Engineeringor a comparable technical discipline.
/liliAt least 7 to 10 years of solid experience in production management or a similar manufacturing leadership role.
/liliDemonstrated responsibility for production teams and performance in a complex industrial environment.
/liliPractical command of production-management tools, including daily production meetings, visual management, production reporting, structured problem solving, skills matrices, 5S and autonomous maintenance.
/liliGood knowledge of health,safetyand environmental requirements applied to production processes.
/liliWorking knowledge of cost and performance accounting,productionKPIs and the main drivers of manufacturing efficiency.
/liliExperience with World Class Manufacturing, leanmanufacturingor another structuredcontinuous-improvementmethodology.
/liliKnowledge of production processes such as metal stamping, welding, enameling, painting, polyurethane injection,assemblyand automation is an advantage.
/liliWorking knowledge of time-and-method studies and capacity analysis.
/liliFluency in Italian and professionalproficiencyin English, both written and spoken.
/li /ulh3Leadership profile /h3ulliSafety-first and quality-minded, withhigh standardsand visible ownership of operational discipline.
/liliPeople-focusedleaderwho can engage shop-floor teams, coach supervisors and build capability through clear expectations and constructive feedback.
/liliAnalytical and structured, able to interpret production data,identifyrootcausesand maketimelydecisions under pressure.
/liliPragmatic and action-oriented, balancing immediate delivery with sustainable process improvement.
/liliCollaborative across functions and able to influence without relying on hierarchy alone.
/liliCurious about technology, digitalmanufacturingand new ways of working, with the ability to lead change on the shop floor.
/liliResilient,accountableand entrepreneurial, with the judgement toprioritize effectivelyin a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
/li /ulpThe compensation package will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender?neutral criteria.
We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.As a reference, for such position we offer a salary ranging between ****** € and ****** €.
You will also be part of the Ariston Group short-term incentive program.
This position is covered by the CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria.
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📌 Production Manager (Riano)
🏢 Ariston Group
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