Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O)
We are seeking a Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O) to join our team in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
* Directing the performance of the full operations function, including manufacturing engineering, production, supply chain, and quality assurance.
* Delivering quality manufacturing, service, and innovation to both the company and customers.
* Crafting operational strategies aligned with the group's wider strategy to increase profitability through critical change programs.
Requirements
* Bachelor or Master Degree in manufacturing or operations-based subject.
* Excellent knowledge of Automotive Products, Engineering & Manufacturing.
* Considerable operations experience and exceptional understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Experience in a similar company with high volume, digital, and automated environments is highly desirable.
* Successful international experience as an Operations Director coordinating multiple sites with a global presence.
* Strong leadership skills and proven track record in change management and team development.
* Strong understanding and ability to deal with profit and loss statements.
* Creative problem solver and decision maker.
* Proven experience in leading successful teams.
* Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
The Ideal Candidate
* Contributes to identifying growth opportunities within the product range.
* Able to perform specific analysis and create concrete plans.
* A creative problem solver and decision maker.
* Suitable for teamwork, management, and communication with excellent influencing skills.
This role is based in Modena, Italy.