Production Shift Leader

Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies (ZIHET) based in Italy in Vittorio Veneto with a global presence boasting over 8000 employees and 15 production sites across Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, ZIHET plays a pivotal role in various application areas that permeate daily life. These applications span from coffee machines and electric cars to satellites, forming an integral part of both household and industrial settings.
ZIHET is acknowledged by its clientele as a strategic partner in developing optimized heating solutions. This recognition stems from the company’s robust technical expertise, cultivated through experience across multiple sectors, and a comprehensive technology portfolio.

Production Shift Leader

Department: Production
Reports to: Production Responsible

Purpose of the Role

As a Production Shift Leader, the role consists of leading and coordinating production activities during the assigned shift to ensure that operational targets (quantity, quality, cost, safety) are met. The position ensures that the team operates in compliance with the company’s lean manufacturing standards, environmental, health & safety (EHS) policies, and continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate the production shift team to achieve daily production goals, including throughput, on-time delivery, and scrap/rework targets.
2. Monitor and control production processes: line setup, machine/equipment operation, and materials/components availability.
3. Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures; identify non-conformities and initiate corrective actions.
4. Enforce safety, EHS rules, and housekeeping standards on the shift.
5. Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives (standard work, 5S, Kaizen) within the shift.
6. Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, quality, materials, and planning functions to ensure smooth operations.
7. Plan and allocate staffing/resources for the shift; manage absenteeism, overtime, and team competency development.
8. Generate and communicate shift reports: production output, scrap/rework rates, downtime, and performance metrics.
9. Participate in problem-solving and root-cause analysis for recurring production, equipment, or quality issues.
10. Support implementation of corrective/preventive actions and process improvements.
11. Facilitate new product introductions (NPI) or process changes: prepare shift, train operators, update documentation.
12. Foster a positive team environment: motivate, engage, and promote collaboration and adherence to company values.
13. Maintain continuous monitoring and improvement of production efficiency, safety, and quality standards.

Required Skills & Competencies:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience in manufacturing.
2. 3–5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in electrical/electronic components or heating elements.
3. Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role on the production floor.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills; able to lead, motivate, and develop a shift team.
5. Good understanding of manufacturing processes, machine operations, changeovers, quality control, and lean principles.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
7. Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow.
8. Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001), EHS regulations, and lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work).
9. Ability to interpret production metrics, downtime reports, scrap/rework data.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination.
11. Proficiency in relevant software/tools (ERP/MRP, Excel, production tracking).
12. Results-oriented, proactive, hands-on, with a continuous improvement mindset.

13. High standards of integrity, safety-conscious, quality-focused, and a team-player attitude.

What we offer:

• Contract: Full-time permanent contract.
• Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours/week).
• Remuneration: Competitive monthly salary + performance-based bonus system.
• Benefits: Meal vouchers, free transport, medical coverage, modern and innovation-oriented working environment.
• Development: Annual training programmes, Real career development opportunities within a structured international group.

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