General Manager | Industrial

Paterna, Spain·Operations·Added 5 days ago

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Paterna

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

About the job

This job was automatically translated to English, .

We are seeking a General Manager to lead the new phase of growth and sustainable consolidation in an industrial company specialized in LED bathroom lighting, with a strong presence in both the national and international markets.

Mission of the Role:
- Drive the professionalization of the organization, ensuring operational discipline, management control, and cross-functional efficiency, while preserving the culture and values that have defined the company.
- The role will be responsible for ensuring excellence across three critical business pillars:
Order management
Project management
Claims and quality management

What you'll do

1️⃣ Operational Management
Oversee and optimize industrial and commercial processes.
Implement policies and best organizational practices.
Establish clear metrics and a culture of follow-through.
2️⃣ Management Control and Analysis
Define and monitor key KPIs (sales, orders, margins, deadlines, quality).
Implement reporting discipline and follow-up procedures.
Prioritize resources and ensure strategic focus.
3️⃣ Leadership and Culture
Lead teams while fostering autonomy with accountability.
Apply a demanding yet constructive leadership style.
Promote cross-departmental alignment.
Act as a reference for corporate values.
4️⃣ Continuous Improvement
Identify structural inefficiencies.
Streamline processes.
Implement operational improvement methodologies.
Reduce incidents and claims through preventive control.

What we're looking for

Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar.
Additional training in management or control is a plus.

Experience:
- 8–15 years in an industrial B2B environment.
- Advanced level of English.
- Previous experience in a General Management or Deputy General Management position.
- Experience implementing processes and control systems.
- Experience in medium-sized or family-owned industrial companies.

Key Competencies:
- Analytical, data-driven mindset.
- Strong execution capability.
- Order and common sense.
- Decisiveness balanced with leadership skills.
- Ability to enforce discipline while empowering autonomy.
- Energy, drive, and a vision for growth.

About the company & team

Industrial company specialized in LED bathroom lighting, with strong positioning in both national and international markets. With a solid industrial DNA and values deeply rooted in integrity, knowledge, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and unity, the company is currently undergoing a phase of evolution toward greater professionalization and organizational structuring.

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