Plant Director

Overview Four Corners , a recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle market, on behalf of a 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, 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 pharma, chemicals 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

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