Plant Director
Cesena, TC, SK
Our Company
Technogym inspires 70 million daily users to train using our innovative & engaging solutions for fitness, sport and health. By promoting the Healthness lifestyle of exercise, a balanced diet, and a positive mental approach, AI Tracking & Longevity, Technogym has rapidly grown into a success story of over 2,800 employees at 16 branches, expanding to more than 150 countries. It has been selected as Official Supplier to 10 editions of the Olympic Games - from Sydney 2000 to Milano Cortina 2026.
Suppose you are a team player with strong relationship skills and an international approach, eager to invest your energy in building dreams. In that case, you have the right spirit to join Technogym because you have the IMBESTIO! You will naturally fit our culture if you work out and live a healthy lifestyle, are proactive, determined, and are digitally savvy. Move with us for a better world!
Your Role
We are looking for a dedicated Plant Director in Slovakia to oversee our manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for ensuring that production processes meet quality, quantity, and economic standards. Your role will involve coordinating all plant functions, including line planning, procurement, inventory rotation, internal movements, production lines, and technical logistics and production functions. You will also ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes through continuous improvement activities.
Your Impact
- Ensure compliance with quality, quantity, and economic standards of the production facility.
- Oversee the delivery of finished products in accordance with the production plan and order portfolio.
- Coordinate all plant functions, including process engineering, quality, line planning, procurement, inventory rotation, internal movements, production lines, and technical logistics and production functions.
- Coordinate all local corporate functions, including HR, Finance, and Facilities.
- Implement and manage all technical/technological plant systems.
- Define and implement cost reduction activities and policies, ensuring service levels and optimizing internal stock.
- Ensure plant safety and manage the environmental impact of plant areas.
- Manage and develop plant personnel through continuous training and development activities
About You
Ideally, you are passionate about working out, enthusiastic and proactive, while also down-to-earth and ethical.
What you should bring:
- Strong experience in finished goods manufacturing with high volumes (>100K pcs year with complex products - like automotive/white goods industry) with a minimum of 5-7 years in a similar role
- Extensive professional experience in operations management, with a minimum of 10-15 years in a senior leadership role
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of production, logistics, and supply chain management.
- Strong Experience in People Management (200 HC)
- Experience in negotiations with suppliers is a must
- Proven professional experience in plant management,
- know-how in mechanical machineries (laser, cutting, bending, robotic and manual welding, painting, grinding and assembly), welding, painting, and assembly.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of production processes, logistics, and plant management.
- Excellent leadership and coordination abilities
- Experience in implementing continuous improvement activities.
- Know how in Industrial Control.
- Strong understanding of cost management and reduction strategies.
- Commitment to safety and environmental management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English, Italian B2, and Slovak B2.
- Green belt / black belt is a plus (6 Sigma, lean manufacturing)
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
Technogym is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Technogym is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Discover your potential with a career at Technogym, where work means loving what you do, taking on challenges, learning from others, sharing a vision and making it come true!