Plant Director

Join to apply for the Plant Director role at Four Corners - Fashion, Luxury & Lifestyle 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: 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Production Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Four Corners - Fashion, Luxury & Lifestyle by 2x Get notified about new Plant Director jobs in Tuscany, Italy . J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 10/29/2025