KNITWEAR PLANT MANAGER

Why Join Us
The   Ermenegildo Zegna Group   is one of Italy ' s most famous family driven enterprises and a world leader in luxury menswear. Founded in 1910, Zegna is deeply grounded in history and craftsmanship, yet always at the forefront of contemporary innovation and style. We are pioneers who embrace change, take ownership of our actions and work to create the world we want.

Your Opportunity
We are looking for a "Knitwear Plant Manager" based in Verrone (BI) who is responsible for the internal production of Knitwear. He / she supervise quality, productivity, efficiency and delivery time of the final products made in the internal production plant.

How you will contribute

• According to Supply Chain Planning, ensure the Knitwear internal production planning and detailed daily scheduling;
• Guarantee the Knitwear internal production (knitting, sewing, finishing, ironing) and inventory in accordance with defined cost and quality targets, monitoring the production advancement, meeting the delivery deadlines;
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers to ensure the timely supply and delivery of semi-finished products;
• Supervise the correct management and execution of the internal warehouse ensuring compliance with internal procedures and operating instructions;
• Guarantee support to Quality Assurance & Control in checking and solving qualitative issues;
• Develop plans and budgets for all aspects of production plant including equipment purchases, staffing needs, work schedules;
• Manage the production team to provide good interpersonal relationship;

Who you are

• Documented 10 + years in similar positions in knitwear Manufacturing Companies;
  Experience Fashion/Luxury Companies preferred;
• Deep knowledge of the knitwear industrial manufacturing processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and production in the textile, clothing industry;
• Knowledge of management control, budget and forecast;
• Strong Leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolutions skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Integrity in business and alignment with corporate values;
• High decision-making capacity;
• Team management and development;
• Stress resilience.

Education & Languages

• Master's Degree (specialization in Textile Engineering or similar is preferred), MBA as a plus;
• Fluent English.