Plant Director

Four Corners , recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle market, on behalf of an prestigious beauty company , is looking for: Plant Director The Plant Director is responsible for the comprehensive management of plant operations, ensuring seamless production aligned with strategic and sustainability goals. This role requires an experienced and hands‑on leader who can optimize production flow, champion continuous improvement, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. Main Responsibilities oversee all day‑to‑day activities of the production facility, including mixing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and maintenance operations; ensure optimal use of plant capacity and resources to meet production targets, while minimizing downtime and bottlenecks; develop and enforce production schedules in alignment with sales forecasts and customer demand; define and track plant performance metrics; analyze variances and implement corrective actions to continuously improve performance; monitors and implement corrective actions on Plant financial KPIs; lead the plant’s sustainability roadmap in accordance with the company’s ESG goals; implement energy‑saving, waste‑reduction, and circular economy initiatives; ensure compliance with environmental regulations; build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing multidisciplinary team across production, quality, maintenance, HSE, and logistics; promote a strong safety culture and ensure training programs are in place for all staff; implement a performance management framework that encourages accountability and continuous skill development; ensure all production processes adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 standards; oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for equipment and utilities; collaborate with Planning, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and efficient flow of goods; optimize inventory management and warehouse operations to reduce holding costs and ensure traceability; act as the plant’s primary liaison with corporate leadership and other functions; support new product industrialization and technology transfers from pilot to full‑scale production. Requirements master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field; 10 years in plant or operations management, ideally within cosmetics, pharma, or fast‑moving consumer goods sectors; strong grasp of production systems, continuous improvement, automation, and ERP tools (e.g., SAP); proactive servant leadership and people driven mindset; an analytical mind with strong corporate approach; professional proficiency in English. Location: Tuscany Aegis guarantees equal opportunities (L. 903/77) - Aegis Srl, AUT. MIN. Prot. 26543 D. Lgs 276/03. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 10/25/2025