ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and talent management across more than 75 countries. As a Fortune 500 company, it operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of job seekers with organizations in industries ranging from finance and IT to logistics and manufacturing.

In Spain, Manpower maintains a significant presence with a vast network of offices that serve as a key entry point for international professionals. The company frequently manages high-volume recruitment for multilingual shared service centers and multinational clients, offering a wide array of roles that often include language premiums and support for those navigating the Spanish job market for the first time.

Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ManpowerGroup began as a niche staffing agency before expanding globally in the 1950s. It has since grown into one of the world's largest HR and recruitment firms, listed on the NYSE.

For international professionals

Frequently recruits for multilingual roles requiring English, Portuguese, French, or German.
Offers a wide range of positions in banking, logistics, and administration suitable for various experience levels.
Provides opportunities in both major cities like Madrid and Barcelona and smaller industrial hubs across Spain.
Acts as a primary staffing partner for major global brands like Amazon and GXO operating within Spain.

PPC Plant Director

Manpower España

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

Job Description

PPC Plant Director

Plant Director (M/F/X)
Department: Operations
Direct report to: COO
Position type: Permanent / Full-time

Mission

In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating production and ensuring the efficiency and quality of processes, aligned with the Group's strategic objectives. You will lead continuous improvement, operational planning, and the supervision of key plant teams, guaranteeing an efficient, safe, and excellence-oriented operation.

Main Responsibilities

Supervise the tooling, maintenance, and injection plant departments, guaranteeing the required quality and productivity standards.
Analyze operational problems and propose effective solutions that ensure product quality.
Monitor control systems to detect deviations and apply corrective measures.
Collaborate with the Human Resources area in the selection and training of personnel according to production needs.
Meet the established production, productivity, quality, and cost objectives, driving the implementation of improvements in the manufacturing processes.
Periodically review the fulfillment of operational objectives.
Assess and calculate staffing needs to optimize production efficiency.
Guarantee compliance with the internal regulations defined by the company.
Ensure that manufacturing orders for GRS material are carried out with the appropriate bill of materials.

Requirements

Education

Degree in Industrial Organization Engineering or similar technical training.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or production environments.

Languages

Basic English.

Competencies

Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), especially in manufacturing and planning modules.
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
Proficiency in process modeling tools (BPMN, Visio, Bizagi, Lucidchart or similar).
Mastery of planning and forecasting tools (APS, S&OP).
Advanced use of Excel and data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Solid inventory management and supply chain optimization.
Knowledge of Kaizen process analysis, 5S, VSM.

Soft Skills

High analytical and problem-solving capacity.
Effective communication and leadership.
Teamwork and project management.
Ability to handle multiple processes in parallel.
Flexibility and adaptation to changing environments.

View original advert (Spanish)

PPC Director de Planta

Director de Planta (H/M/X)
Departamento: Operaciones
Reporte directo a: COO
Tipo de posición: Permanente / Jornada completa

Misión

En esta posición, serás la persona responsable de coordinar la producción y asegurar la eficacia y calidad de los procesos, alineados con los objetivos estratégicos del Grupo. Liderarás la mejora continua, la planificación operativa y la supervisión de los equipos clave de la planta, garantizando un funcionamiento eficiente, seguro y orientado a la excelencia.

Responsabilidades principales

Supervisar el departamento de matricería, mantenimiento y la planta de inyección, garantizando los estándares de calidad y productividad requeridos.
Analizar problemas operativos y proponer soluciones efectivas que aseguren la calidad del producto.
Realizar seguimiento de los sistemas de control para detectar desviaciones y aplicar medidas correctoras.
Colaborar con el área de Recursos Humanos en la selección y formación del personal según las necesidades productivas.
Cumplir los objetivos de producción, productividad, calidad y costes establecidos, impulsando la implantación de mejoras en los procesos de fabricación.
Revisar periódicamente el cumplimiento de los objetivos operativos.
Valorar y calcular las necesidades de personal para optimizar la eficiencia productiva.
Garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas internas definidas por la empresa.
Asegurar que las órdenes de fabricación de material GRS se realizan con la lista de materiales adecuada.

Requisitos

Formación

Ingeniería en Organización Industrial o formación técnica similar.

Experiencia

Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en funciones afines dentro de entornos industriales o productivos.

Idiomas

Inglés básico.

Competencias

Conocimiento en sistemas ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), especialmente en módulos de manufactura y planificación.
Experiencia en metodologías de mejora continua como Lean Manufacturing o Six Sigma.
Manejo de herramientas de modelado de procesos (BPMN, Visio, Bizagi, Lucidchart o similares).
Dominio de herramientas de planificación y pronósticos (APS, S&OP).
Manejo avanzado de Excel y herramientas de análisis de datos (Power BI, Tableau).
Gestión sólida de inventarios y optimización de la cadena de suministro.
Conocimientos de análisis de procesos Kaizen, 5S, VSM.