Purchasing Technician
This role involves managing purchase orders for spare parts, services, and production. You will handle quotes, price comparisons, and invoice documentation. The position is based in León.
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- Stable project within an international industrial group.
- Position of high responsibility and autonomy.
- Direct involvement in the development and improvement of a strategic industrial plant.
- Demanding, dynamic and results-oriented professional environment.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
If you have the required experience and would like to be part of this project, please send us your application.
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the plant, coordinating the different operational areas and ensuring compliance with production, safety, quality, cost and efficiency targets.
- Direct the overall plant operations and ensure compliance with established targets.
- Lead the Production, Maintenance and other Operations-related teams.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality and cost optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with safety and prevention standards.
- Coordinate production planning and the resources needed to ensure operational continuity.
- Lead continuous improvement and industrial transformation projects.
- Develop the management team and foster a culture of responsibility, collaboration and results.
- Report to senior management on the plant's performance, needs, risks and improvement opportunities.
Kronospan is a world-leading manufacturer of wood panels with advanced technology, with 125 years of history and more than 50 plants worldwide. As such, we have been pioneers in many of the key advances in our sector and will continue to lead product development and innovation in the future.
From Kronospan's Human Resources department, we are looking to recruit a Plant Director with experience in industrial management, team leadership and a results-driven approach.
- Higher education degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organisation or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in positions of responsibility in industrial environments.
- Experience as Production Director, Production Manager, Operations Manager or in similar positions will be particularly valued.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and production structures.
- Analytical skills and management using KPIs.
- Decisive, organised profile with the ability to make decisions in demanding environments.
- Results orientation and continuous improvement.
- Residence in Terres de l'Ebre or genuine willingness to relocate to the area.
- Valuable experience in continuous-process industrial plants.
Kronospan is a global leader in the manufacturing of wood-based panels and flooring products, operating a network of production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is one of the world's largest producers of engineered wood products, supplying the construction, furniture, and interior design industries with a comprehensive range of materials.
In Spain, Kronospan operates a significant industrial presence, with a major production facility in Burgos and a technical office in Barcelona. The company is known for its strong engineering and operational culture, and its Spanish operations offer roles in technical, maintenance, and administrative functions. For international professionals, the company provides opportunities in a stable industrial environment, with roles such as international purchasing (requiring Chinese language skills) and technical office positions that may be of interest to those looking to relocate to Spain.
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