Foreman/Forewoman Paint Shop

Hybrid

About this role

About the job

 

Are you eager to take a new opportunity?

 

Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?

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We are looking for a Foreman/Forewoman Paint Shop to join our headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting hierarchically to the Head of Paint Shop Production.

 

You will be responsible for managing employees and steering production processes assigned to your department aiming at achieving assigned objectives: productivity (volumes and costs), quality KPIs, materials return, injuries prevention, health status.

 

You will be accountable for the following activities, through the coordination of TLs (Team Leaders: referent people for a blue collar team in the same production department):

 

  • Production teams management and coordination (blue collars), within your own department supported by referents of each team (Team Leaders), aiming at achieving department objectives: Productivity, Quality, Materials return, Injuries prevention, Health status;
  • Daily support to TLs activities due to your hierarchical responsibility over blue collars;
  • Disciplinary leadership over production employees in your department;
  • Workforce organization in teams and re-organization in case of TLs absence;
  • Daily meetings with team leaders for alignment on production issues:

 

    • Activities planning & organization
    • Sharing of information and alignment
    • Problem and issue identification to discuss possible solutions.

 

  • Awareness and knowledge of:
    • Production flows, processes and products;
    • Company organization & procedures;
    • Risks connected to activities, equipment and tools used in your department;
    • Health management program
    • Ideas management program
    • LPS (Lamborghini Production System)

 

  • People management:
    • Roles, activities and objectives definition within your teams;
    • Timing and activities flow definition;
    • People management and development in terms of competences.

 

 

About you

 

  • University degree
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in Automotive industry
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
  • Understanding of line industrialization concepts and line balancing
  • Knowledge of main functional vehicle part groups (Mechanical, Electronics, Body & Surfaces)
  • Strong safety mindset: procedures, KPI monitoring, analysis and problem solving
  • Full proficiency in Italian and English
  • Good standing and professional presence
  • Teamwork and relational skills
  • Strong problem-solving attitude
  • Ability to manage and develop people in an operational environment

 

 

What we offer

Salary & Benefit

  • Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
  • Annual gross salary starting from € 46.400. The successful candidate’s placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
  • Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable) 
  • Relocation allowance (if applicable)
  • Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members 
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable) 
  • Company canteen  
  • Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands 
  • Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles 
  • Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance 
  • Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..) 
  • Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment 

 Learning & Development

  • Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs
  • Access to company‑supported language courses
  • Structured onboarding with buddy support
  • Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities

If you are interested in taking a new professional opportunity, please submit your application by September 1st.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.

Company at a glance

The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.

Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.

Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility

Imprint & Legal: http://vw.de/legal-notice
DAT: http://vw.de/dat

Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryMotor Vehicle Manufacturing
Location
Sant'Agata Bolognese, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Top Benefits

  • Company Bonus
  • Individual Bonus
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Flexible Hours
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Company Canteen
  • Favorable Car Leasing and Purchase Conditions
  • Sustainable Commuting Options
  • Welfare Programs
  • Paid Special Leaves
  • Dedicated Parenthood Programs
  • Digital and On-site Training Programs
  • Company-supported Language Courses
  • Structured Onboarding
  • Career Development Paths

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