Leather Sorting Coordinator (F/M)

1. Management and Leadership of the Team (10 team members)
2. Lead, coach, and unite the team of quality referent based across sites in Italy, Spain, and France.
3. Facilitate management routines, monitor skills, support skills development, and harmonize international sorting practices (classic and exotic leathers).
4. Central Point of Contact (Company Interface)
5. Act as a facilitator and single point of contact between the sorters and the company's other departments (Materials Hub, Leather Division, production sites, cutting workshops, tanneries).
6. Streamline the communication of technical information, material alerts, and inspection guidelines across the various sites and internal/external stakeholders.
7. Data Analysis and Performance Management
8. Exploit and analyze sorting data, quality indicators, selection rates, and workshop operating feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
9. Report KPIs to stakeholders and propose corrective action plans based on measurable facts.
10. Driving a Constant Continuous Improvement Approach
11. Drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team to continually optimize control, sorting, and material usability methods.
12. Implement regular calibration campaigns and share best practices across different countries.
13. Participate in projects related to the evolution of tools and quality standards

Education and Experience

Higher education background, with solid experience (minimum 5 years) in material quality, leather sorting, or cutting, ideally within the luxury sector.

Successful managerial experience in leading multi-site or remote teams is essential.

Proven expertise in leather (classic and exotic leathers) is a strong prerequisite.

Professional Skills and Abilities

Natural leadership, with excellent listening, communication, and team-building skills.

Strong affinity for data analysis and the structuring of performance indicators. • Continuous improvement mindset, proactive, and capable of proposing initiatives.

Recognized pedagogical skills, ability to transmit demanding standards, lead team routines, and manage change.

Proficiency in quality tools and tannery inspection methods.

Languages

Professional proficiency in Italian and French (required for multi-country coordination). Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable additional asset.