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Head Of Manufacturing
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Venice, Veneto, Italy
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HEAD OF MANUFACTURING
The Role The Head of Manufacturingwill lead Production, Production Planning, Tooling, Quality Management and Industrial Engineering, with responsibility for manufacturing performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement. The role operates within an international matrix organization and works closely with R&D, Product Development, Engineering and Supply Chain, supporting new product industrialization and launches. The manufacturing environment is highly diversified and complex, with multiple product variants, colours, sizes and configurations.
Production is carried out internally at the Italian site and combines industrial and automated processes with manual, semi-manual and craftsmanship-intensive operations. Production runs both during daytime hours and across three shifts.
Key Responsibilities lead and develop the manufacturing organization and multidisciplinary production teams
manage and improve complex in-house manufacturing processes, including manual and semi-manual activities
oversee production planning, capacity, scheduling, workload balancing and production priorities
manage a high-mix production environment with significant product variability
improve productivity, efficiency, quality, costs and delivery performance
support R&D and Engineering in new product industrialization and design for manufacturability
drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
monitor operational KPIs and prepare analyses and presentations for local and international management
Requirements Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related technical discipline
solid experience in manufacturing and operations leadership roles
strong knowledge of production processes and Production Planning
experience gained incompanies with internal manufacturing operations rather than production mainly outsourced abroad
experience in production environments combining automated processes with manual, operator-based or craftsmanship-oriented activities
proven ability to manage complex and highly variable production rather than exclusively standardized mass-production processes
good knowledge of Industrial Engineering, Quality and Continuous Improvement
strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis and management presentations
fluent Italian and Business English, both written and spoken
Experience inplastic injection mouldingand/or in the sporting goods, footwear, outdoor or consumer products industries will be considered a strong advantage
Leadership Profile We are looking for an authoritative, determined and credible leader, able to gain trust through strong technical and operational expertise. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, a pragmatic and hands‑on approach, analytical problem‑solving skills, clear decision‑making and the ability to communicate effectively with both shop‑floor teams and international management.
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What We Offer Strategic leadership role within an international sporting goods company
direct responsibility for a complex and diversified manufacturing organization
international and innovation-driven environment
professional growth opportunities
Work location:
Veneto, Italy
Employment:
Permanent position - RAL> 80K - CCNL Calzature
Seniority:
Senior Management
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