Lean Production Manager – Industrial Operations Lead

Location: Piove di Sacco-Piovega

Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Production Manager
We are currently seeking a Production Manager to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The production manager is responsible for the management of the production and pre‑assembly lines ensuring correct product and people management between the lines to achieve safety, quality, efficiency and productivity targets. The manager ensures right people management in production to maximise efficiency and quality for specific assembly lines and products (e.g., Water/Air machines) in the EMEA thermal management headquarter of Tognana, Italy.

He will report to the Plant Manager and support operations in the implementation of improvement plans and by being a promoter of the culture of continuous improvement in the assembly shop, contributing where possible with “out of the box” thinking. He will be responsible for the entire production structure and its organisation.

What kind of work will you be doing?

Ensure safe working conditions and best workplace organisation according to the product.

Optimize the production processes by implementing group lean directives of Vertiv Operating System and maintaining a continuous improvement environment.

Continuously monitor production KPIs and report them, participating in higher‑level meetings and keeping internal support functions and stakeholders informed.

Define the production budget and hiring curves according to volume trends.

Track production people training, skill level, contracts and union involvement/information.

What will make you successful?

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field.

Knowledge and/or certification in lean production and philosophies.

Minimum 5 years of previous experience in a similar position within complex organisations/industries (preferably HVAC, automotive or appliances).

Fluent English.

Knowledge and application of safety, quality and operative procedures.

Good teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

If you are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let’s start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High‑Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer‑First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

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