Production Manager

Welcome to diversity and apply as you are! At Adisseo, we value diversity in all its forms. Job Mission The Production Director will be responsible for leading and managing the manufacturing department of Adisseo Animal Nutrition ("ANA"), ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, sustainability, and hygiene. ANA's manufacturing department is composed of ten production units spread across two plants: one located in Alcalá de Gurrea and another in Barbastro. This position will also lead three production managers: one for the classic/old plant, one for SPEX, and one for the Barbastro plant. As a key member of the ANA leadership team, reporting to the General Manager, the Production Director will work in close collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with ANA's production objectives and the achievement of the annual and strategic objectives defined in the business plan. Based on recognized experience in operational excellence in a similar-sized industrial environment, the Production Director will be responsible for proposing and executing a plan to turn the plant into the SBU's benchmark plant within three years. Responsibilities: Develop the team's safety culture and manage Process Safety. Apply ANA's HSE policy by participating in leadership meetings, setting departmental HSE objectives, and measuring performance. Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and established working procedures. Ensure the knowledge and application of these standards across all manufacturing plants, as well as compliance with internal regulations. Manage the production process in terms of quality, deadlines, volumes, and costs (both fixed and variable manufacturing costs). Coordinate the team: motivate direct reports, ensure operational development (management style and communication skills), collective efficiency, training needs, and implement organizational changes when necessary. Organize the continuous improvement strategy in ANA, define priorities, promote the implementation and deployment of operational excellence, and coordinate support departments and resources. Implement a 360º information system based on KPIs and visual management. Propose technical and organizational objectives for the Alcalá de Gurrea and Barbastro (Huesca) manufacturing departments. Prepare the department's annual budget and issue the established monthly reports. Contribute to the plant's 5-year investment plan and participate in ANA's investment project groups, proposing and implementing actions that guarantee a successful and efficient startup of new investments. Act as a member and leader of the HACCP team. Act as a member and leader of the Crisis Committee. Qualifications: Hard Skills Minimum ten years of experience in a similar position (chemical or premix industry). Demonstrated experience in the implementation of operational excellence tools and methodologies. Experience in the startup and commissioning of industrial projects. Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and chemical processes. Knowledge of basic chemical engineering operations (distillation, granulation, powder mixing, spray drying, etc.). Basic knowledge of accounting and finance (valuable). Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English, both oral and written. Knowledge of French (valuable). Proficiency in SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) and the MS Office suite. Solid knowledge of business processes. Knowledge of manufacturing operating instructions. Knowledge of FAMI-QS and HACCP. Strong culture in quality, safety, environment, and food hygiene regulations. Knowledge of operational excellence tools. Knowledge of ISO standards. Soft Skills Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization. Strong change management skills. Demonstrated experience in people management and inclusive leadership. Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, sustainability, and safety. High goal orientation and ability to achieve results with clarity and focus. Education University degree in a technical field: Production Management, Chemical Sciences, Physics, or other industry-related studies. Training in operational excellence, preferably Black Belt + Six Sigma. What Do We Offer? Stable, full-time contract, based in Alcalá de Gurrea with collaboration between sites (Alcalá and Barbastro). Inclusive culture and diversity: join a multicultural and international team that values diversity, fosters inclusion, and supports work-life balance. Benefits: medical coverage, paid vacation, profit sharing, and performance bonuses. Training and professional development: access continuous training, mentoring, and development programs, with equal opportunities to advance professionally and take on leadership roles. Sustainable and innovative company: contribute to purposeful projects, using cutting-edge technologies, with the freedom to innovate and generate a real impact. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option, it is our ambition