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Covestro, leader in the production of technopolymers for the global market, is looking for a candidate to join our manufacturing site in Filago (BG) as Production Manager.
This is a key leadership role within the Operations team, with full responsibility for Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity performance. Beyond operational results, the Production Manager will be expected to lead and develop the production organisation through visible, credible and people-centred leadership — driving cultural transformation, empowering teams and building a continuous improvement mindset across all levels.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the selected candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
Ensure the achievement of production targets in terms of Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity, managing KPIs such as OEE, scrap rates and operational efficiency;
Lead, coach and develop shift supervisors and team leaders, fostering accountability, autonomy and professional growth within the production organisation;
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and Operational Excellence through structured problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis methodologies;
Support digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of digital tools (MES, data collection systems, operational dashboards, analytics) to improve production performance;
Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible resource use into daily operational decisions;
Lead organisational change processes, guiding people through operational and cultural transformations while maintaining high levels of engagement;
Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards;
Promote open communication and cross-functional collaboration across departments.
WHAT YOU OFFER
The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Management Engineering) or has equivalent technical experience.
Experience:
At least 5 years in production management within complex manufacturing environments, with direct experience leading operational staff, supervisors and shift-based or continuous cycle operations;
Solid background in KPI management (OEE, productivity, quality, scrap), production planning and Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence methodologies;
Experience with digital production support systems (MES, data platforms, operational dashboards) and ability to drive digital transformation and process simplification initiatives;
Sensitivity towards sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible resource management;
Background in chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, food, packaging or process industries is preferred.
Visible Leadership & People Development: ability to build effective relationships at all levels, develop supervisors and team leaders, manage performance and foster accountability and professional growth;
Organisational & Change Leadership: experience leading organisational change and cultural transformations, creating collaborative and results-oriented environments, and maintaining team engagement throughout transitions;
Conflict Management: ability to handle complex situations and diverse stakeholders, mediating effectively between operational, organisational and business needs.
Language Requirements:
Near-native proficiency in Italian is required and fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contract Type: Permanent
Place of work: Filago (BG)
National Collective Agreement: Chemical Industry
Local Grade: Quadro
Annual Fixed Salary: 60.000-80.000 Euro
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Management) or equivalent technical experience
- At least 5 years in production management in complex/manufacturing environments, leading operational staff and shift-based operations
- Solid background in KPI management (OEE, productivity, quality, scrap), production planning, Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence methodologies
- Experience with digital production support systems (MES, data platforms, operational dashboards, analytics) and driving digital transformation
- Sensitivity towards sustainability, energy efficiency and responsible resource management
- Visible leadership and people development skills; ability to coach supervisors and team leaders and manage performance
- Organisational and change leadership experience, leading cultural transformations and maintaining engagement
- Conflict management and stakeholder mediation skills
- Near-native proficiency in Italian and fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Background in chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, food, packaging or process industries
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
