Overview In this role you will support daily department operations in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing setting, collaborating with experienced managers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will help coordinate teams, monitor activities, and contribute to process improvements that boost productivity and cost efficiency. The position offers hands-on leadership development and a pathway to greater responsibility within a safety
- and quality-focused culture. This opportunity combines daily shop-floor involvement with exposure to continuous improvement initiatives. Retribuzione / Benefits
* base salary 50.000,00 EUR to 55.000,00 EUR per year
* equal opportunity employer
* opportunity to grow and develop your career
* training and onboarding opportunities
* fulfilling workplace and emphasis on learning
* benefits discussed with recruiter Responsabilità
* Support daily operations and production scheduling within the department
* Monitor safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets and help meet them
* Learn and apply OEM standards, technical specs, and industry requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
* Assist supervisors and operators in maintaining efficient workflows and resolving issues
* Monitor KPIs (efficiency, scrap rates, cycle times) and implement improvement actions
* Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
* Promote compliance with workplace safety and environmental standards
* Collaborate with Logistics, Quality, Maintenance,



and Engineering teams to ensure smooth production flows
* Support maintenance planning with maintenance teams
* Contribute to training and onboarding to ensure procedures are followed
* Prepare reports and communicate updates to cross-functional stakeholders
* Develop leadership and people management skills through hands-on learning Requisiti fondamentali
* Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or related fields
* 1-3 years in a manufacturing environment (Team Leader, Shift Leader, Production Engineer, Production Supervisor, or similar)
* Experience in chemical manufacturing or process industries preferred
* Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, and continuous improvement methodologies
* Initial experience coordinating production teams and supporting daily shop floor activities
* Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements in an industrial setting
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive, eager to learn, adaptable in a dynamic production setting
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or production management systems a plus
* Good command of English (written and spoken)
* problem-solving
* communication
* proactivity
* Microsoft Office Suite
* ERP or production management systems
* Lean Manufacturing

📌 Junior Production Area Manager (Italia)
🏢 Ppg Industries
📍 Italia