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Improvement, Efficiency and Digital Transformation Manager

On-site in Alcalá de Henares·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Puig

47 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Alcalá de Henares
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles within industrial environments, leading teams.
  • Experience in sectors such as cosmetics, perfumery, food, or similar will be valued.
  • Experience in project management, continuous improvement, digital transformation, production planning, or cross-departmental coordination.
  • Advanced knowledge of industrial processes, traceability, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, and 5S methodologies.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as advanced Excel and Power BI.
  • Familiarity with automation technologies and design tools such as AutoCAD.
  • Strategic thinking and a global business vision.
  • Results orientation and the ability to generate impact.
  • Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships.
  • Curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and orientation toward change.
  • Analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.

Education & certifications

  • University degree in Industrial, Chemical, Process Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean Practitioner certification (valuable).
  • Master's degree in Industrial Organization (valuable).

Languages

  • Advanced Spanish and English (B2 level or higher); French is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • An entrepreneurial, creative, and welcoming work culture
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • An international company with many professional growth opportunities
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package

The role

You will lead the Efficiency and Digital Transformation strategy within the plant engineering area, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and smart use of data.
You will drive the plant's evolution toward more efficient, reliable, and agile models, directly contributing to its performance and operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Defining the area's vision and priorities, aligning them with the plant's objectives.
  • Leading cross-departmental collaboration to ensure a common strategy focused on efficiency and reliability.
  • Anticipating impacts and facilitating the adoption of improvements across the entire organization.
  • Identifying and developing the technical, methodological, and digital capabilities needed, and guiding the team's development in that direction.
  • Connecting objectives, processes, and priorities across areas to ensure coordinated, results-driven decision-making.
  • Ensuring a daily and weekly management framework that provides visibility, order, and the ability to respond to deviations.
  • Identifying structured intervention needs, coordinating actions with the involved areas.
  • Driving process optimization through data-based analysis and solutions oriented toward sustainable results.
  • Ensuring clear, up-to-date, and consistently applied work standards.
  • Promoting digital tools that enhance efficiency and traceability.
  • Fostering a culture of responsibility, participation, and continuous improvement.
  • Integrating operational transformation within the Manufacturing Network model, also incorporating sustainability criteria.
  • Monitoring key indicators to ensure management reliability and sound decision-making.
  • Ensuring compliance with standards, best practices, and operational requirements.
  • Ensuring the consolidation of implemented improvements and the ongoing development of the team.
  • Managing the area's budget and resources, ensuring efficient use aligned with the plant's priorities.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable operational standards, including GMP and internal company requirements.
  • Contributing to a safe, stable, and sustainable work environment.

About Puig

Puig is a global fashion and fragrance conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company operates across three core business areas: Beauty & Fashion (brands like Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Paco Rabanne), Fragrance, and a growing portfolio of licensed and owned brands. With a presence in over 150 countries and a workforce of thousands, Puig is one of the largest players in the prestige beauty and fragrance industry worldwide.

Puig has a significant and strategic presence in Spain, with its global headquarters in Barcelona and additional offices in Madrid. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering graduate programs, finance, IT, marketing, and supply chain roles. For international professionals, Puig offers a multicultural, English-friendly work environment within a Spanish-rooted, family-owned company, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in the heart of the Spanish fashion and beauty ecosystem.

Industry
Luxury
Founded
1914
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
puig.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Global HQ in Barcelona means many roles are based in Spain, offering a direct route for international hires to relocate to Spain.
  • The working language in many teams is English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Puig owns and manages global luxury brands, offering international career mobility within the group.
  • The company has a structured graduate program (e.g., HR, Media, Finance) that sponsors visas and relocation support.
  • Spain's tech and creative sectors are growing, and Puig's Barcelona HQ is a hub for digital, data, and media roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Puig is a Home of Love Brands within a family company that promotes well-being, trust, and self-expression while leaving a better world. For over a century, our entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity have made us a benchmark in the premium beauty industry.

With 17 Love Brands in Fragrances and Fashion, Makeup, and Skincare, we create stories that connect with people's emotions and have a global team of over 13,000 professionals. With products sold in more than 150 countries and net revenues of 5,042 million euros in 2025, and guided by strong values and a commitment to sustainability, Puig continues to grow as a Home of Creativity: an open space where Creators Of All Kinds are empowered to thrive, innovate, and express who they are.

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