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Continuous Improvement Manager

On-site in San Fernando·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 20 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, San Fernando
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible working hours, negotiable salary, and joining a growing and developing organization, offering stability and professional development opportunities within the company.

The role

What you'll do

  • Design and implementation of continuous improvement strategies in production and resource allocation.

  • Tactical coordination with commercial, financial, and plant teams to ensure productivity and quality.

  • Project management of automation and optimization (planning, budgeting, monitoring, and closing).

  • Technical supervision and maintenance: identifying bottlenecks, defining action plans, and supporting plant managers.

  • Analytical reporting: performance indicators (OEE, costs, variances) and presenting results to management.

  • Team leadership: training, motivation, and fostering a participatory culture of continuous improvement.

Our Company - Plukon Food Group

Plukon Food Group is a leading European multinational in the food sector that collaborates with supply chain partners to offer a wide range of products, including meal components, salads, and alternative plant-based proteins.

We are present in 7 countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Denmark, France, and Spain), with 44 sites and 12,000 employees.
We focus on offering responsible food produced sustainably, caring for animal welfare, the environment, and people.

Position: Continuous Improvement Manager

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be responsible for leading and implementing continuous improvement policies in production, product allocation, technical investments, and maintenance at the company's plants across the country.

Profile

  • Higher university education (master's degree or equivalent experience)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial environments, with a strong technical background

  • Knowledge of process improvement, engineering, or Lean Manufacturing

  • Experience in FMCG (ideally in the meat or food industry)

  • Advanced English

  • Availability for regular travel

Would you like to work with us?

Send us your updated CV to talento@plukon.es We will get in touch as soon as possible.

About Plukon Food Group

Working at Plukon Food Group means contributing to responsible food for 265 million people in Europe. Our product range spans from meal components to ready meals, including salads. Our foundation is poultry products, but we increasingly incorporate vegetables and alternative proteins.
In this way, we offer products for meat lovers, flexitarians, and vegetarians. Our products are found in supermarket refrigerated shelves and in quick-service restaurants.

About Plukon Food Group Spain

Plukon Food Group is one of Europe's leading poultry processors, specializing in the production of chicken and poultry products for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. The company operates across multiple European countries with a strong focus on innovation, food safety, and sustainability. In Spain, Plukon Food Group Spain manages several production and processing facilities, primarily in the regions of Catalonia and Aragon, where it employs a significant workforce dedicated to high-quality food production.

For international professionals, Plukon Food Group Spain offers opportunities in industrial engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and R&D. The company values continuous improvement and invests in modern technology and processes. With a multicultural environment and a commitment to employee development, it provides a stable and structured work setting for those looking to build a career in the food industry in Spain.

Industry
Food Production
Founded
1919
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Wezep, Netherlands
In Spain
Barcelona, Ourense
Website
plukon.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Plukon Food Group Spain has production facilities in Catalonia and Galicia, offering opportunities in both industrial and rural settings.
  • The company provides roles in industrial maintenance, quality, and R&D, which are critical for international professionals with technical backgrounds.
  • Plukon emphasizes continuous improvement and safety, making it a good fit for professionals interested in operational excellence.
  • As part of a large European group, there may be opportunities for cross-border career development and mobility.
  • The company operates in the food production sector, which is a stable and essential industry in Spain.
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