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**We are looking for a Expat plant director Sicilia**:
- Mission:
You will be responsible for the P&L; and for the daily management of the plant.
You will direct and coordinate plant operations in line with company policies and strategy.
You will report directly to the Plant Manager of Covalpa and the Board of d'Arta Group.
_Your Key Responsibilities include_:




- Developing a performance-based organisation with clear structures and responsibilities.
Coaching to build competences.
- Managing and reporting of KPI's and costs.
Monitoring business processes, budgets and financial results of the departments.
- Initiating continuous improvement strategies, implement change and driving initiatives for optimizing company performance.
- Directing, motivating and developing staff, delegating tasks, evaluating performance, conducting appraisals.
- Overseeing production and strengthening and elevating quality, effectiveness and efficiency in the areas of operations, systems, facilities, equipment, methods, machinery and resources.
- Acting as local contact person and maintaining excellent relations with all internal and external stakeholders.
**Your profile**:
- To qualify for this role you have a higher technical degree (e.g.
Master or Bachelor in Engineering) with additional qualifications in Management or Business Administration as an asset.- You have a successful experience as Plant Manager or similar managerial position in a manufacturing/production environment.
- Experience in the Agri-Food sector or related process industries is a plus not a requirement.
- You are an excellent People Manager with strong leadership,



motivational and change management skills.
- You have a solid knowledge of production planning, cost control, budgeting and resources management.
- You are experienced in leading and inspiring a team of employees towards the achievement of the company's objectives, strategy and vision.
- You are a result driven person, combining strong business acumen with high personal integrity.
- You have excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills.
- You are familiar with working in an ERP environment (e.g.
SAP).
- You are a good communicator and fluent in English and Italian, both verbally and in writing.
- You are prepared to live and work in Sicily with regular travel to the Italian HQ in Celano.
**Our offer**:
- d'Arta Group expects a long term engagement to be expatriated.




In return the group offers offers an attractive income package with expatriate benefits and incentives according to your contribution to the ongoing development and success of the company.
You may look forward to attractive career opportunities in the group in Italy or elsewhere in Europe.