Fendi Plant Production Director
- Location
- Bagno a RipoliTuscanyItaly
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 9, 2026
About Fendi
Fendi is an Italian luxury maison celebrated for its leather goods and refined craftsmanship. Operating within the LVMH group, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global distribution and a strong emphasis on product excellence and innovation.
Fendi Plant Production Director in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy — senior manufacturing leadership role overseeing leather goods production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deploy plant operations strategy for leather goods production, ensuring alignment with commercial and industrial objectives.
- Oversee end‑to‑end internal production activities, including production planning, scheduling, and capacity management for bag manufacturing.
- Lead industrialization efforts in partnership with product development and industrialization teams to anticipate and resolve pre‑production issues.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards by collaborating with Quality to define testing protocols and verify compliance with company parameters.
- Manage and coordinate production, maintenance, supply chain and engineering functions to optimize productivity and uptime.
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhance process robustness.
- Recruit, develop and coach a high‑performing operations team through effective leadership, KPI management and talent development.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (quality, sourcing, industrialization, logistics) to deliver operational objectives and support sustainable growth.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/production leadership within the fashion or luxury leather goods sector.
- Demonstrable expertise in bags production, industrialization processes and factory operations.
- Proven track record in implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance procedures and safety/regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing sites.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with a results‑oriented mindset.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of consolidated experience in production or plant management within the fashion industry, with specific exposure to leather goods and bag industrialization. Proven leadership of cross‑functional teams and delivery of operational efficiency and quality targets.
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
Culture
Fendi blends a heritage of Italian craftsmanship with the resources of a global luxury group, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, high standards of artisanal practice and continuous improvement across operations.
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