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Production Manager - Aguas de Cortes

On-site in Cortes d'Arenós·Added 7 months ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Importaco

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Cortes d'Arenós
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum 3 years in production positions in an industrial environment.
Experience in food handling.
Previous experience in team management and responsibility positions

Education & certifications

Industrial Engineering or similar.

Languages

English recommended.

The role

We are looking for a Production Manager for Aguas de Cortes; in Cortes de Arenoso (Castellón)

Lead and supervise the production unit to guarantee productivity, efficiency, quality, service, and satisfaction for different customers, in an Industry 4.0 environment, providing added value to the process.

What you'll do

Manage the plant's human and technical resources to optimize production.
Prepare and present annual Operations budgets and perform their monitoring.
Negotiate with external suppliers and evaluate their annual performance.
Control the input of raw materials and ensure product traceability.
Comply with and enforce internal and external regulations to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Collaborate with divisions and departments, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Direct the team, monitor their performance, and detect training and development needs.
Supervise compliance with food safety and environmental requirements (HACCP, IFS, Food Defense, ISO 14001).
Responsible for leading and managing the Food Defense Plan.
Permanent member of the HACCP team.
Properly classify and manage the waste generated at their workstation.
Supervise the waste management of their team.
Ensure the proper separation of waste in their department.
Ensure that no improper discharges are made into the network.
Perform proper separation of the waste generated.
Implement actions in response to possible maintenance requests derived from damage to machinery, facilities, or environmental assets that could cause an environmental problem.
Ensure that labels for identifying hazardous waste are available.
Ensure that external personnel performing functions in the section know and comply with the proper management of the waste they generate and other environmental regulations.
Ensure that proper waste management and improvement of energy performance are carried out in their section. Review the Operational Control of the USEs in their department.

About Importaco

Importaco is a Spanish food and beverage group headquartered in Beniparrell, Valencia. The company is a major player in the production and distribution of nuts, dried fruits, and bottled water, operating across the entire value chain from sourcing and processing to packaging and logistics. With a strong industrial footprint in Spain and international operations, Importaco is a significant employer in the agri-food sector.

In Spain, Importaco operates several production plants in the Valencia region, including facilities in Beniparrell, Carlet, and Chella, where it produces its own brands of bottled water (such as Agua de Cortes) and processes nuts and dried fruits. The company is known for its vertically integrated operations and its commitment to quality and food safety. For international professionals, Importaco offers opportunities in industrial engineering, quality control, and production management, with roles that require a hands-on approach and integration into a well-established Spanish family business.

Industry: Food
Founded: 1939
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Beniparrell, Spain
In Spain: Beniparrell, Carlet, Chella
Website: importaco.com

Good to know if you are moving

Importaco is a family-owned Spanish company, which can offer a more stable and long-term oriented work environment compared to multinationals.
The company operates in the food industry, with production plants in the Valencia region, offering opportunities in industrial engineering, quality control, and maintenance.
Working at Importaco means integrating into a local Spanish work culture, where Spanish is the primary working language.
The group has international operations, which may offer opportunities for internal mobility in the future.
As a major producer of private-label food products, Importaco offers experience in a highly competitive and quality-driven sector.