Site Manager – Ice Cream Manufacturing Plant

About the role

We are looking for a Site Manager to lead our Mappano ice‑cream and food manufacturing plant in Italy. The role is responsible for the overall performance, safety, quality and continuous improvement of the site while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Own full P&L and operational performance of the Mappano site, delivering safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Develop and execute operating plans that translate corporate objectives into daily actions on the shop floor.
• Lead the site leadership team, set clear priorities, routines and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, food‑safety and regulatory standards and maintain audit readiness.
• Drive a zero‑harm culture through visible safety leadership and robust hygiene practices.
• Manage risk, emergency preparedness, product‑recall readiness and business‑continuity planning.
• Foster collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, HR and support functions.
• Represent the factory with employees, unions, local authorities, suppliers, customers and corporate functions.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in a food or ice‑cream manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of delivering safety, quality and financial results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead large, cross‑functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Required skills