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Production Supervisor

• Finishing & Fine Fibers Department (5806)
  Requisition ID 5806
• Posted 09/13/2026
• Filtration and Life Sciences
• Filtration BU
• Filtration EMEA
• Turin
• Posting Country (1)
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  Job Description
  Finishing & Fine Fibers Department Manager
  Purpose of the Role
  To drive operational excellence in Finishing and Fine Fibers operations by ensuring efficient, safe and customer-focused processes that support the plant's quality, service and profitability objectives.

Position Summary

The Finishing & Fine Fibers Department Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all Finishing and Fine Fibers operations, including the Laminator Line, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production while meeting customer quality requirements.

The role oversees the Finishing Department, Fine Fibers Line and Laminator Line, ensuring a smooth workflow from paper machine output to finished product shipment. The position is accountable for safety, people management, operational performance, quality and continuous improvement within the department.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Health & Environment

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company and legal HSE requirements.

Lead safety initiatives, risk assessments, audits, near misses reports.

Ensure operators are adequately trained and qualified.

Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Production Management

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all finishing and converting processes.

Manage daily production activities related to:

Roll handling and reel logistics

Product finishing and packaging

Fine Fibers production line

Laminator Line

Core cutting operations

Core preparation area

Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and production schedules to meet customer demands and delivery targets.

Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Optimize machine utilization, productivity and operational efficiency.

Work closely with Maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.

Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Coordinate shutdown activities and improvement projects.

Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Quality Management

Ensure finished products comply with customer specifications and quality standards.

Collaborate closely with Quality and Production departments to address non-conformities and customer complaints.

Monitor key quality indicators and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Support continuous improvement of product quality and process reliability.

People Leadership

Lead, motivate and develop department employees.

Manage staffing, training, performance reviews and succession planning.

Promote employee engagement, accountability and teamwork.

Foster effective communication across shifts and departments.

Continuous Improvement

Lead operational excellence initiatives.

Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity and lower operating costs.

Analyze KPIs and implement improvement plans.

Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Paper Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or High School diploma with significant experience in finishing departments.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in paper manufacturing, converting, finishing, laminating, packaging or comparable process industries.

Proven experience in coordinating production activities and managing teams in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of paper finishing, converting and laminating operations.

Understanding of packaging systems, reel handling and production logistics.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Excellent command of Italian, both written and spoken.

Languages

Italian fluent

Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken

Leadership Competencies

Strong people management and coaching skills.

Results-oriented mindset.

Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong decision-making and changing management capabilities.

The salary range for this position is € 45.000

• € 55.

000 gross per year. The final offer will reflect the outcome of the recruitment process and the overall assessment of the candidate, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, qualifications and demonstrated expertise.

Applicable Collective Agreement:

CCNL per le aziende esercenti l'industria della carta e cartone.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com.