Queserías Entrepinares is a leading Spanish family-owned company in the agri-food sector, specializing in the manufacture of various types of cheese. Founded in 1984, it has grown to become one of the largest cheese producers in Spain, operating several high-capacity production plants and a major logistics center. The company is well-known as a strategic inter-provider for Mercadona, Spain's largest supermarket chain.

Headquartered in Valladolid, Entrepinares maintains a strong industrial presence across Castilla y León, Galicia, and Madrid. For international professionals, the company offers opportunities in specialized technical fields such as R&D, SAP implementation, and industrial engineering. While the primary working language is Spanish, their commitment to innovation and large-scale production makes them a significant employer for those looking to build a career in the European food industry.

Founded in 1984 by Manuel Vázquez Gimón in Valladolid, the company has grown from a local cheese producer into a national industry leader. It has expanded through significant investments in technology and strategic partnerships with major retailers.

For international professionals

Major supplier for Mercadona, ensuring high business stability and consistent growth.
Operates state-of-the-art production facilities in Valladolid, Vilalba (Lugo), and Fuenlabrada (Madrid).
Offers roles in specialized corporate functions including SAP consultancy and food R&D.
Strong focus on industrial automation and modern logistics within the dairy sector.

Improvement Technician

Entrepinares

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, Agri-food Engineering, or similar.- 2 to 4 years of experience in industrial environments.- Analytical capacity, initiative, and results orientation.- Advanced level of Excel.Preferred- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and improvement methodologies.- Experience in SPC data analysis and digital tools (Power BI, Power Platform, Microsoft 365,…).- Knowledge of SAP or similar industrial environments.- Experience in digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence applied to operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

At Grupo Entrepinares, we are looking to incorporate a person to drive improvement projects, operational efficiency, and industrial transformation in our production centers in the Central Zone.

The position will work transversally across the plants, supporting process optimization, the implementation of work standards, the digitalization of operations, and the development of initiatives aimed at improving productivity, quality, service, and costs.

Main functions

- Analyze production and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in efficiency projects, resource optimization, and industrial performance improvement.
- Prepare and analyze indicators, reports, and operational dashboards.
- Collaborate in the definition and implementation of work methods, procedures, and operational standards.
- Provide support to the plants in the implementation of digital tools and operational management systems.
- Coordinate the monitoring of action plans and improvement projects.
- Share best practices between production centers and support their implementation.

Requirements

- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, Agri-food Engineering, or similar.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in industrial environments.
- Analytical capacity, initiative, and results orientation.
- Advanced level of Excel.

Preferred

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and improvement methodologies.
- Experience in SPC data analysis and digital tools (Power BI, Power Platform, Microsoft 365,...).
- Knowledge of SAP or similar industrial environments.
- Experience in digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence applied to operations.

View original advert (Spanish)

Funciones

En Grupo Entrepinares buscamos incorporar una persona para impulsar proyectos de mejora, eficiencia operativa y transformación industrial en nuestros centros productivos de la Zona Centro.

La posición trabajará de forma transversal con las plantas, apoyando la optimización de procesos, la implantación de estándares de trabajo, la digitalización de operaciones y el desarrollo de iniciativas orientadas a mejorar productividad, calidad, servicio y costes.

Funciones principales

- Analizar procesos productivos y operativos para identificar oportunidades de mejora.
- Participar en proyectos de eficiencia, optimización de recursos y mejora del rendimiento industrial.
- Elaborar y analizar indicadores, informes y cuadros de mando operativos.
- Colaborar en la definición e implantación de métodos de trabajo, procedimientos y estándares operativos.
- Dar soporte a las plantas en la implantación de herramientas digitales y sistemas de gestión operativa.
- Coordinar el seguimiento de planes de acción y proyectos de mejora.
- Compartir buenas prácticas entre centros productivos y apoyar su implantación.

Requisitos

- Grado en Ingeniería Industrial, Organización Industrial, Agroalimentaria o similar.
- Experiencia de 2 a 4 años en entornos industriales.
- Capacidad analítica, iniciativa y orientación a resultados.
- Nivel avanzado de Excel.

Se valorará

- Conocimientos de Lean Manufacturing y metodologías de mejora.
- Experiencia en análisis de datos SPC y herramientas digitales (Power BI, Power Platform, Microsoft 365,...).
- Conocimientos de SAP o entornos industriales similares.
- Experiencia en transformación digital e Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a operaciones.