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Interim Managing Director (MWD) - Plant Operations

Project specification

Project duration
Period 10.11.2025 - 10.05.2026
Project location
Location Italy
Project capacity
Capacity from 95%
Required languages
Languages
English (Advanced)
Italian (Advanced)
German (Advanced)

Project expertise

Industries
Manufacturing
Areas
Operations Production Quality Assurance

Description

  • Lead and manage day-to-day plant operations
  • Ensure production output, quality, and delivery targets are met
  • Drive continuous improvement in metal forming processes (e.g. deep drawing)
  • Oversee production teams and technical departments
  • Utilize data and KPIs to monitor and improve performance
  • Ensure alignment with international HQ and support transformation initiatives
  • Manage costs, efficiency, and operational discipline

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in metal forming technologies (e.g. deep drawing)
  • Solid understanding of production processes within the metal industry
  • Hands-on and pragmatic leadership style
  • Comfortable working with analytics and KPI-based performance tracking
  • Experience in international/matrix organizations

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Frequently asked questions

The project is based in Italy.

The project preferably starts in November 2025 and is planned to end in May 2026 (6 months).

The project requires a commitment of 95 - 100% capacity (full-time).

The project requires English (Advanced) and Italian (Advanced) as essential languages. Additionally, German (Advanced) is desirable.

The project is related to the following industry: Manufacturing.

The project covers the following business areas: Operations, Production, and Quality Assurance.

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