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Operations Manager

On-site in Castellbisbal·Added 29 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

1696 open roles

Overview

Salary
€50,000 - €55,000 a year

About €2,960 - €3,210 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Castellbisbal
Contract
Permanent contract
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • University degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar.
  • Previous experience leading operations in industrial environments.
  • Solid knowledge of production, planning, logistics, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrable experience in the management and development of operational and technical teams.
  • Knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and process optimization tools.
  • Leadership, influence, negotiation, and decision-making capacity.
  • Strong orientation toward results, operational efficiency, and profitability improvement.
  • Analytical profile, with strategic vision and a practical approach.
  • English and Catalan levels are highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Strategic position with high autonomy and capacity for influence in decision-making.
  • Direct participation in the transformation and operational improvement of the company.
  • Stable project within a consolidated industrial company.
  • Dynamic environment oriented toward excellence, continuous improvement, and growth.

The role

We are looking for an Operations Director to lead the comprehensive management of an industrial plant located in the Castellbisbal area. You will play a key role in continuous improvement, process optimization, and the strategic evolution of a consolidated industrial company.

  • Consolidated industrial company in a process of transformation and operational improvement
  • Operations Director, Plant Manager, Industrial Operations Manager

What you'll do

Reporting to the General Management, the selected person will assume the following responsibilities:

  • Lead the comprehensive management of the industrial plant.
  • Supervise the areas of production, planning, quality, maintenance, logistics, procurement, and sales.
  • Guarantee the fulfillment of operational, economic, and customer service objectives.
  • Define, implement, and monitor performance KPIs to ensure the continuous improvement of operations.
  • Identify and drive opportunities for process, cost, and productivity optimization.
  • Coordinate, develop, and motivate a multidisciplinary team of approximately 18 people.
  • Foster a culture oriented toward operational excellence, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage operating budgets, investments, and plant resources.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational risk prevention regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with Management in the definition and implementation of the industrial strategy.
  • Lead transformation, digitalization, and process optimization projects to increase business efficiency and profitability.

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.

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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a consolidated industrial company operating in a specialized market niche, recognized for its orientation toward quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
The organization is in a phase of consolidation and process optimization, offering the selected person the opportunity to participate actively in decision-making and contribute directly to the evolution and sustainable growth of the business.

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