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Plant Director - South of Toledo

On-site in Toledo·Added 9 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1606 open roles

Overview

Salary
€60,000 - €75,000 a year

About €3,460 - €4,180 a month after tax, or €3,480 - €4,430 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Toledo
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
8+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining a solid and growing company.
  • Strategic position with a high level of autonomy and impact.
  • Competitive remuneration package in line with experience.
  • Stable project with opportunities for professional development.

The role

We are looking for a Plant Director with solid experience in the food sector (preferably fresh produce) to lead a plant of approximately 400 people. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and plant profitability, aligning all processes with the company's industrial strategy.

  • Production Manager - Food Sector
  • Leading company in its sector

What you'll do

  • Plant management, ensuring compliance with production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
  • Leading and coordinating the teams of:
    • Production (through production supervisors, team leaders, and line leaders)
    • Maintenance
    • Continuous improvement
    • Planning
    • Cost control
  • Ensuring the proper functioning of operations across multiple shifts (managed by middle managers).
  • Implementing and driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, waste reduction, operational efficiency).
  • Ensuring food safety, quality, and occupational health & safety (OHS) standards in a fresh produce environment.
  • Optimizing production processes, resources, and industrial capabilities.
  • Monitoring industrial and financial KPIs, proposing corrective actions.
  • Preparing and managing the plant budget.
  • Fostering a culture of leadership, commitment, and talent development within the teams.
  • Participating in strategic company projects in coordination with the Industrial Director.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • University degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in industrial environments, with at least 5 years leading plants or production units of significant size.
  • Experience in the food industry, with experience in fresh produce (high turnover, short shelf life, demanding operations) highly valued.
  • Experience managing middle management structures (production supervisors, team leaders, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Lean Manufacturing / Continuous improvement
    • Industrial maintenance management
    • Production planning
    • Industrial cost control
  • Strong results orientation, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a large organization in the FMCG sector, known for its focus on operational excellence and commitment to quality standards in the industry.

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