Operation Director
About this role
- Be responsible for the overall management of all operational departments at the Mondi Duino plant. This includes end-to-end responsibility for the production process, from raw material processing to finished product output, as well as the maintenance function;
- Direct and manage all aspects of daily manufacturing operations and maintenance;
- Develop and execute production strategies to achieve volume, cost, and quality targets;
- Lead and develop production managers, supervisors, and employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence;
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with Mondi’s operational excellence methodologies;
- Drive implementation of Mondi Management System (MMS) on site;
- Monitor key production KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent performance;
- Develop and manage production budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures;
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies;
- The position reports directly to the Managing Director.
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- 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role;
- Master’s degree in Paper Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field; alternatively, a full degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering;
- Solid understanding of production equipment, including location, function, and operating principles within a manufacturing environment;
- Strong understanding of paper and PfR processes, equipment and quality systems;
- Prior experience in the paper and/or mechanical manufacturing industry;
- Proven managerial and leadership capabilitie;
- Track record in implementing CI initiatives;
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and people development capabilities;
- Excellent spoken and written Italian and English skills.
Company at a glance
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution.
Mondi is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the ESCC category (MNDI). It also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).
Please get in touch with our Careers team if you need more information:
Mondi Group
Group office Vienna
Tel: +43 1 79013-0
Email: [email protected]
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Top Benefits
- Workplace accommodations
- Company car
- Flexible working hours
- Learning & Development
- Meal discounts
- Mobile phone
- Parking
- Public transportation nearby
- Remote work flexibility
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