Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision

Job Description Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead the gears production area, organizing shifts and overtime while guiding and developing production employees. You will ensure daily execution to meet production schedules, customer expectations, and cost targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and EHS compliance. You will maintain a visual workplace, support 5S and lean initiatives, and partner with HR and Cell Leaders to drive continuous process improvement and strong team performance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Gears Production Supervisor will leverage experience and technical expertise to:

• solve problems and take decisions on production flow with impact on short- and medium-term objectives
• Provide direction and guidance to production employees, including work assignments, shifts organization, scheduling of overtime, and training
• Review daily activities to achieve the production schedules, customer satisfaction, cost goals, on time delivery, maintaining, at the same time, the highest standards of quality and achieving the highest EHS levels in the assigned area, for all products under his/her responsibility
• Ensure full compliance to EHS rules and requirements, according with duties and responsibilities provided by law
• Maintain and further develop a Visual Workplace including support for a 5-S program, active project boards, performance measure charts, and training program status boards
• Support all company workplace policies including attendance and safety objectives
• Work with HR to develop a performance-oriented work environment encompassing timely performance appraisals, reviews for new employees, and timely disciplinary action when warranted.
• Assist Cell Leader to make decisions in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, fixtures, methods, scheduling) to facilitate the flow of units through the process
• Support Lean/Material mgmt. teams on process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses

Essential Requirements

• High School Technical Diploma
• Solid experience as a Team leader or previous experience in a Supervisor role in a Manufacturing industry
• Fluent in Italian
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications and basic knowledge of systems for inspection and quality control
• A prior experience as Team Leader will be a plus
• EU work permit
• Availability to work a 30-hour weekly part-time schedule with fixed weekend shifts is required

Desired Requirements

• Ability to influence other without direct authority
• Strong communications skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to manage activities/priorities simultaneously
• Deep knowledge and proven expertise matured in the Gears business unit, in terms of products, tools, manufacturing requirements and production process flow Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
• Good English knowledge

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions.
• Employee pension plan with company contribution.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Private complementary medical coverage.
• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available.
• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements
• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers.
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family.
• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – B2

Salary range for this role: 34,875.00 - 52,312.50 EUR Annual + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro
Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No