FOR A LUXURY GOODS BRAND WE'RE LOOKING FOR A HEAD OF RETAIL EUROPE. WE'RE SEARCHING A CANDIDATE WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO HEAD ITS RETAIL DIVISION. THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL HAVE A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF THE EUROPEAN RETAIL MARKET, AS WELL AS A DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING CONCEPT-TO-EXECUTION OPENINGS OF FLAGSHIP STORES, SHOP-IN-SHOPS AND CONCESSIONS.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - TRAVELLING TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - LEASE NEGOTIATIONS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL NETWORK - IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE TURNOVER AND MONITORING THE RESULTS OF THESE INITIATIVESBUYING - PROPOSE SELL-IN BUDGETS AND ANNUAL BUDGETS FOR ALL POINTS OF SALE - BUYING FOR ALL MONO BRAND SHOPS - MANAGING SHOP ORDERS IN THE DIFFERENT SALES CAMPAIGNS - FOLLOW UP ALL SPECIAL ORDERS WITH THE DIFFERENT DEPTS FOR SPECIAL CUSTOMERSOPERATIONS SUPERVISION - COORDINATING ORGANISING AND IMPLEMENTING ALL SHOP LAUNCHES AND COLLABORATIONS ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF THERE HEAD OF COLLABORATIONS - COORDINATING THE ORGANISATION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS AIMED AT PROMOTING THE BRAND AND INDIVIDUAL POINTS OF SALE - TRAVELLING TO THE DIFFERENT SALES POINTS TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND ON-SITE ISSUES - COLLABORATING WITH STORE MANAGERS IN TRAINING SALESPEOPLE MANTAIN THE MOTIVATION, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND EVALUATE THEIR SALES RESULTS - ANALYSING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STORES (INCLUDING ONLINE) RELATED TO PRODUCT AND SALES - MONTHLY REPORTING TO THE CEO FOR SHOP PERFORMANCE AND SELL THROUGH - SUPERVISING AND ASSISTING THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE MONO-BRAND SHOPS TO ENSURE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SALES TARGETS AGREED BY THE COMPANY - APPLYING AND ENFORCING COMPANY DIRECTIVES, ALSO LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE OPTIMISATIONS OF COMPANY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THEIR EFFECTIVE APPLICATION IN THE SHOPS - ENSURE THAT THE SHOPS OFFER THE BEST LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH SALES CEREMONY AND PRODUCT TRAININGS FOR THE SALES STAFF - PERIODICALLY CHECK SHOP INVENTORIES TO DETERMINE OR APPROVE REPLENISHMENT REQUESTS - ENSURING THE RE-STOCKING OF ARTICLES ACCORDING TO THE REQUESTS OF THE SHOPS OR THE COMPANYHR - SEARCH FOR CANDIDATES AND EVALUATION OF NEW CANDIDATES, HIRE AND FIRE DECISION MAKING. ASSISTING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS DURING THE PROCESSES OF PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT - COLLABORATE TO IMPLEMENT INCENTIVE AND REMUNERATION PROGRAMMES FOR BOTH SALESPEOPLE AND SHOP ASSISTANTS - ENSURE VERIFICATION WITH LEGAL CONSULTANTS FOR ALL DISCIPLINARY ASPECTS.

On behalf of our esteemed client, a leading company in the food industry committed to excellence and innovation, we are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee their production facility in Sicily.  Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimize daily plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards. Lead and develop the production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team, including direct communication with the United States. Implement and oversee cost-effective manufacturing processes and operational strategies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and sustainability. Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring cost control and efficiency. Oversee maintenance, supply chain, and logistics to ensure seamless operations. Qualifications & Skills: Proven experience in a Plant Manager or similar leadership role within the food industry or manufacturing sector. Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in an international business environment, with fluency in English being essential. Strong analytical skills with the ability to optimize production costs and improve efficiency. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business Management, or a related field preferred. Why Join Our Client's Team? Be part of a dynamic and growing company with a strong international presence. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

For an important and prestigious multinational industrial group leader in his sector, we are looking for: PRODUCTION ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER The candidate will take in charge and manage the production Engineering & Maintenance departments. Main responsibilities: • Ensure the management of comprensorial assets in terms of Safety and efficiency; • Provide the smooth operational maintenance and preventive maintenance in compliance with the relevant regulations and legal requirements; • Ensure and coordinate the Production Engineering Areas in the whole Plant for the existing products and assure a smooth new product introduction of the new projects • Define and manage investments for safety, environment, facility, building and cost reduction projects; • Define and manage the plant's Annual Capex and define the annual Expences in accordance with the Area Heads, EHS Manager, Quality Manager and Logistic Manager, monitoring its progress; • Ensure the monitoring of all Maintenance KPI's of the different Technology Areas as well as maintenance cost reduction KPI's; • Provide the management of the Working Capital of the indirect materials warehouse (Auxiliary and Maintenance); • Ensure the compliance of the technological system (General and Production Plants) with the relevant legal requirements in force; • Manage, and monitor the continuous improvement projects of production processes, ensuring their efficiency in line with assigned targets; • Manage all suppliers working in the plant to introduce process improvements, modification and/or maintenance as well as managing of indirect material warehouse; • Collaborate with HSE for Environment, Safety, Ergonomics projects and maintenance of legal requirements; • Managing of relations with 'external authorities' in cooperation with RSPP and Employe Main requirements: - Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering; - At least 7 Years of experience in managerial roles in Production Engineering and Maintenance Management in automotive sector or in multinational industrial components companies; - Process Development/Manufacturing operations Maintenance & facility management; - Knowledge of ISO Safety and Environment and IATF normative, Environmental and Safety legal requirements and WCM or other Lean Methodologies; - Solid knowledge of QA net. PFMEA, PCP, WI, PPAP procedures; - Solid knowledge of Maintenance processes in terms of TPM, AM and PM; - Excellent knowledge of Italian and English; - Collaborative approach with high adaptability to major changes in work tasks, high communication skills, to achieve customer and internal objectives. Employment level : Funzionario  Location : Piemonte

Per un’azienda italiana leader nel settore dell’editoria per l’education, Consea sta ricercando un/a HR MANAGER. A diretto riporto dell’AD e del fondo di investimento, la risorsa assicurerà il corretto presidio di tutti i processi HR prevalentemente con un focus sulle aree soft. Principali responsabilità:  people management: gestione di tutto il ciclo di vita del dipendente; performance management e piani di sviluppo; talent acquisition: gestione processi di recruiting per tutte le funzioni aziendali attraverso il supporto di un team a diretto riporto, sia tramite società esterne; organizzazione, reportistica e pianificazione delle attività HR; Project Management: gestione di progetti trasversali in accordo con la Proprietà e l’AD.   Principali prerequisiti: Conseguimento della Laurea preferibilmente in discipline umanistiche; Esperienza di almeno 5 anni maturata in un ruolo analogo presso direzioni risorse umane di aziende digitalizzate o con un forte focus tecnologico; Esperienza nella gestione/relazione con i fondi; Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese.   Completano il profilo ottime capacità relazioni e di leadership.     Sede di lavoro: Emilia Romagna  

For a prestigious multinational group, we are looking for a:   MAINTENANCE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT – CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT EXPERT The Maintenance Subject Matter Expert is a member of the central Head Quarter Continuous Improvement Team inside Manufacturing Function, which coordinates and supports the Company Manufacturing Excellence worldwide. Main objective is the development and successful implementation system, with focus on the continuous improvement of the maintenance, to achieve significant cost savings, improve the reliability and uptime of the machinery, the management of spare parts and the efficiency of the maintenance organization.   Main responsibilities Developing and maintaining the standards and methods related to the Professional and Autonomous Maintenance improvement stream and creating the associated training material. Serving as a trainer about Maintenance standards and improvement methods inside the Company Academy, in order to create an adequate level of competence in the Head Quarter and in the Factories. Providing the necessary support to the Plant Directors, Maintenance stream leaders and improvement teams inside the factories, in order to successfully implement the standards and methods according to the Company System Road Map, also through dedicated missions on site. Identifying good practices, together with the Stream leaders in the factories and promoting their implementation in other factories, whenever convenient. Monitoring the progress of PMS implementation and projects achievements. Serving as an assessor during the audits, regularly performed in the factories. Has a technical background, reinforced by shop-floor practice, that will enable creative and cost-effective solutions applying the Maintenance improvement principles. Is a leader in the implementation of the continuous improvement system worldwide, capable of interacting with all levels of the organization. Develops an adequate level of competence about the Company organization, production process to support the successful implementation and the results of the continuous improvement as a whole. Technical and Soft Skills At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with a significative experience in maintenance management. Master's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Management. Fluency in English, other languages such as: German, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Chinese, are considered a plus. Sound understanding of Manufacturing Improvement Systems. Sound understanding of the Professional and Autonomous Maintenance improvement methods. Ability to work in international teams. Travelling flexibility.   Location: Milan

For a multinational company operating in packaging sector, we are looking for a   BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ITALY AND EMEA   Manages assigned key account relationships. Protects existing business and grows sales within key customers. Leads business develop initiatives to penetrate key accounts in new regions and product categories. Sets and maintains strategy for these customers. Main activities and responsibilities: Penetrate and develop relationships with assigned account targets. Compile strategies and plans to grow business in specified customers, markets, or geographic regions. Populate and maintain Dynamics pipeline with impeccable accuracy in order to measure success. Meet and exceed sales growth targets. Understand and communicate the market trends and competition for the region. Secure contracts for new projects to lock in growth. Compiles information and data related to customer and prospect interactions. Travels for in-person meetings with customers and partners and to develop key relationships. Qualifications, personal and technical skills Degree in related field or degree level. 5 years’ experience in Business Development. Experience working in a manufacturing industry. Knowledge of FMCG market. Proven success, knowledge and experience growing sales. Pipeline management and forecasting skills including sales planning and territory management. Building relationships, managing sales processes and negotiation skills. Developing budgets and forecasting Computer literate (word, excel, ERP) Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. CRM experience. Ability to work with shared leadership and in cross functional teams. Strong listening skills, customer focused, ability to manage own time, organize and prioritize numerous activities, excellent problem solving skills. Location: remote work (HQ near Vicenza)

For an important company, leader in the sector of electric motors for the household appliances sector, we are looking for a:   SENIOR BUYER The Senior Buyer is part of the Purchasing Department within Global Supply Chain and reports to the head of Procurement & Supply Chain. He / she will play a pivotal role in support to the company's procurement strategy growing in the Function to assume the role of Purchasing Manager. MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To manage indirect procurement, including the purchasing of goods, services, supplies, and materials needed for daily operations.  To work with a high level of autonomy of control and management of the supplier’s relationship and liaising closely with Technical Dept., Production, Finance and Sales to achieve targeted performance.  To perform a procurement role for assigned product categories, by developing effective procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely and high-quality procurement.  To manage risks and source new suppliers including validation, contractual negotiation and supply transition management.  To support project buying activities for new products. To be responsible for the proper execution of Procurement Processes in the areas of Strategic Management and Source to contract.  To be accountable for daily monitoring performance and results.  PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Technical or business university degree: Engineering or Management   Broad and proven track record of procurement experience in manufacturing companies, multinational preferential (5 plus years). Demonstrates best cost sourcing in a technical environment.   Proven contractual negotiating skills.  Broad experience with supplier contracts and agreements, additionally project management within multi-disciplinary teams.   Strong analytical skills.   Fluent in English.  Proven ability to conduct complex, quantitative and statistical analyses complimented with qualitative inputs from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations.  Logical thinker with a good attention to detail and high level of commitment. Proficiency with ERP systems including DRP/MRP, purchasing and inventory modules is a plus . Proficient in use Lean tools whenever applicable and collaborating with other functions within the end-to-end supply chaiN.   Strong User capability and experience with Power BI and MS Office, specifically with Excel (advanced), Word, Access is essential. SEDE DI LAVORO: Olgiate Comasco (CO)

Per un’importante realtà, leader nel suo settore, ricerchiamo un/a: OPERATIONS MANAGER MAKE TO ORDER La posizione prevede la completa responsabilità di tutte le tematiche che riguardano l’area delle Operations di diversi stabilimenti del gruppo e la guida delle risorse interne per favorire il raggiungimento degli obiettivi di produzione e di business. Principali attività: Gestione della produzione, in conformità con le esigenze qualitative dei clienti e nel rispetto delle tempistiche assegnate Responsabilità della pianificazione della produzione secondo il budget definito e definizione del piano di produzione, in coerenza con le logiche gestionali definite e controllo dell’avanzamento Monitoraggio delle prestazioni per garantire che gli obiettivi degli stabilimenti assegnati ed individuali siano raggiunti in termini di tempi e budget prestabiliti Sviluppo di processi e metodi di lavoro finalizzati ad incrementare l’efficienza e l’efficacia della produzione Implementazione di attività e processi di Lean Manufacturing in ottica di eccellenza e razionalizzazione dei processi produttivi Promozione del lavoro di gruppo e creazione di una cultura di miglioramento continuo e responsabilizzazione delle risorse Attuazione delle azioni correttive necessarie per ottenere risultati nei tempi previsti, rispettando il budget affidatogli/le e i livelli di qualità richiesti. Requisiti principali: Laurea in discipline ingegneristiche o economiche; Consolidata esperienza in un ruolo analogo presso complesse realtà industriali che fanno produzione su commessa;   Una pregressa esperienza nella gestione di più stabilimenti e di attività di re-layout costituisce un plus Forti capacità manageriali e di leadership. Conoscenza approfondita delle metodologie di Lean Manufacturing Forte attitudine al problem solving e all’operatività Inquadramento: Quadro Sede di lavoro: Provincia di Bologna  

For our Client, leader in the healthcare sector, we are looking for a:   Head of E-commerce Key Responsabilities: Explode in E-commerce with sustainable growth / business model for the future Maximize the aggressive growth and continue to grow our topline sales of e-commerce Execute with excellence the new commercial strategy and segmentation Deliver perfect online execution (Distribution, Availability, Visibility & Desirability) and operational excellence Synchronize eCommerce Promo Plan with media and offline promo plan to massify impact and alleviate risk of price channel conflicts Maintain the profitability of the channel by applying the new commercial strategy and investing more in the winning customers (Amazon, Top pure players and potential new customers) Embed eCommerce at every step of product development, pricing, promotional planning and advertising Deliver successful format management and drive channel differentiation (eCom exclusive Skus, virtual bundling to drive up price mix, Amazon basket to improve retailer profitability on low-facial value ranges) Assists in the planning, establishment, and maintenance of account relationships within assigned named/key accounts Monitors competitors activity in each account and participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies Develops the personal and technical capabilities of the e-Commerce team to meet business needs. Works with Senior Management to identify business priorities and assigns resources accordingly   Knowledge & experience   University Degree Typically, a minimum of 8 years work experience required Desirable Advanced English   Skills & Abilities   Ability to solve problems and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Entrepreneurial minded, creative, forward thinking, innovative, flexibility and can-do attitude Ability to own projects and assume responsibility without hand-holding Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills   Place of work: Rome (Italy).  Smart working, twice weekly at the office.  

For a multinational company operating in packaging sector, we are looking for a  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE ITALY AND EMEA AREA   Main activities and responsibilities: Develop a comprehensive and aligned business development plan, for the assigned portfolio and end market. Maximize business opportunities across the multiple product categories (mainly in food & Beverage) and the respective manufacturing plants. Identify the market needs of the region introducing new product development opportunities to   cover potential market gaps if necessary. Establish, develop and maintain relationships with key customers, market players, internal and external stakeholders. Work with MKTG, Sales Manager food & Beverage and Sales director to understand and deliver internal business requirements, produce effective MKTG campaigns and maximize the tools available for prospection. Connect with teams in the associated manufacturing plants, especially Lodi Plant. CRM reporting and monitoring to plan key sales actions in short, mid and long therm. Participate to the cross functional meetings with the manufacturing plants to facilitate communication, influence key decisions and maximize business opportunities. Build sales budget for the region together with the sales directors to plan and deliver sales growth on annual basis. Visit regularly key customers and prospects (target business trips around 50% of the time) Complete strategic account plans in CRM and deliver it Renew and establish new customer contract agreements for key business opportunities. Qualifications, personal and technical skills Past experiences in the same role, minimum five years. Bachelor’s engineering degree/technical matters or at least 10 years strong technical background/experience. Knowledge of food & beverage Market and key actors (fillers, customers). Strong listening skills, customer focused, ability to manage own time, organize and prioritize numerous activities, excellent problem solving skills. Fluent knowledge of English language. Leader person, KPI oriented, customer orientated, problem solving oriented. Location: hybrid work with base in Lodi (MI) plant