Temporary Restructuring and Operations Director

ph3About Our Client /h3 pIndustrial manufacturing group with international operations and a multi-site production footprint across Italy and abroad, currently undergoing a significant industrial restructuring and operational repositioning. /p h3Job Description /h3 pThe role will personally lead the operational and industrial turnaround, acting across production structure, supply chain, organisation and commercial coordination. This position requires a strong hands‑on approach, fast decision‑making and on‑the‑ground presence. The assignment is initially temporary, with a potential transition into a permanent role upon completion of the plan. /p h3Operations Industrial Restructuring /h3 ul liAnalyse and redesign the production footprint (Italy / abroad) /li liOptimise industrial processes and supply chain /li liRealign fixed cost base to current volumes /li liDefine and implement operational KPIs and control systems /li liLead organisational restructuring and workforce reductions /li liDrive strategic evaluations on industrial footprint /li /ul h3Organisation Governance /h3 ul liReview and strengthen the organisational structure /li liIntroduce managerial models into less structured environments /li liDefine accountability, delegation levels and decision‑making processes /li /ul h3Commercial Operational Oversight /h3 ul liCoordinate and refocus the sales organisation /li liSet priorities across markets, customers and channels /li liIntegrate wholesale, retail and e‑commerce models /li liEnsure alignment with product and merchandising functions /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management /h3 ul liAct as primary interface with ownership and advisor /li liOperate effectively in high‑pressure, time‑constrained environments /li liProvide structured reporting on turnaround progress /li /ul h3The Successful Applicant /h3 ul liProven experience in industrial turnarounds and restructuring /li liBackground in roles such as:ul liOperations Director /li liPlant Director /li liRestructuring / Turnaround Manager /li /ul /li liExperience in complex, multi‑site manufacturing environments /li liStrong track record in:ul lideep organisational restructuring /li licost reduction and workforce optimisation /li liindustrial footprint redesign /li /ul /li liPragmatic, execution‑driven leadership style /li liAbility to operate in unstructured and complex environments /li liTechnical background preferred /li /ul h3What's on Offer /h3 ul liContract: Temporary Manager (fixed‑term executive or freelance) /li liCompensation: approx. €200K /li liPotential transition into a long‑term leadership role /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr