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On-site in Valladolid·Added 2 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Valladolid
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years




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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
The role
Job Description
As a Senior Manufacturing Manager, you will take on the following challenges:
Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team of approximately 100 people.
Ensure compliance with deadlines and objectives in the assigned production areas (sheet metal, painting, assembly, etc.).
Guarantee the quality standards established by the company.
Foster a positive work environment based on continuous improvement.
Resolve operational issues and make agile, effective decisions.
Collaborate with other key areas (maintenance, logistics, HR, etc.).
Promote a people-centered culture, focused on team development and commitment.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams in industrial or production environments.
Proactive, ambitious profile with strong ability to manage under pressure.
Demonstrated skills in communication, leadership, and organization.
Clear focus on quality and process optimization.
Degree in Engineering, Production, or related fields (valued).
Upper-intermediate level of English; fluency in other languages such as French is highly valued.
Availability to work on-site in Palencia or Valladolid.
Join this project and help build the future of sustainable mobility with innovation and passion!
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
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In their own words
About the company & team
Are you passionate about working in an industrial environment focused on development and sustainability?
Our client is a global leader in the automotive industry with over 120 years of history, recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, driving the transformation toward the mobility of the future. It boasts highly recognized brands and operates in more than 130 countries, committed to electrification, digitalization, and energy efficiency to offer accessible and sustainable mobility solutions.
This project focuses on innovation and energy optimization within sustainable mobility, promoting advanced technologies in electrification, energy storage, and smart charging. Through strategic alliances and the integration of renewable energies, it seeks to redefine the future of transportation with efficient and environmentally friendly solutions.
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