Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Production Director

Randstad España

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

Job Description

Randstad Professional is seeking a Production Director to join our team in the dynamic automotive sector. If you possess solid experience in team leadership within demanding environments and are looking for a role with strategic impact, this is your opportunity.

As Production Director, reporting to the Plant Manager, your main functions will be:

- Direction of high-volume teams, ensuring optimal coordination, a balanced distribution of workloads, and clear communication, responding agilely to production variations.
- Shift planning, efficient resource allocation, and management of multi-skilling to guarantee operational continuity in high-flow production lines.
- Direct on-site supervision, focusing on the early detection of incidents and the reinforcement of best practices in quality, safety, and operational discipline.
- Cross-functional collaboration with the maintenance, quality, and engineering departments to sustain robust processes, even with large volumes of personnel.

- University degree (Bachelor's, Diploma) or Higher Vocational Training.
- High level of English, spoken and written (essential).
- Minimum of 4 years of previous experience in production departments within the automotive sector.
- Advanced user of Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Navision, etc.) will be valued.
- Training in IATF and process management.
- Knowledge of occupational risk prevention, environment, change management, and emergency plans.
- Key competencies: Results orientation, business acumen, responsibility, and focus on quality.

- Opportunity to lead a key area in a benchmark company of the automotive sector.
- Continuous professional development.
- Competitive salary based on experience + company vehicle.

View original advert (Spanish)

Randstad Professional busca un/a Director/a de Producción para unirse a nuestro equipo en el dinámico sector de la automoción. Si posees una sólida experiencia en liderazgo de equipos en entornos exigentes y buscas un rol con impacto estratégico, esta es tu oportunidad.

Como Director/a de Producción y reportando al Jefe de Planta tus funciones principales serán:

- Dirección de equipos de alto volumen, asegurando una coordinación óptima, un reparto equilibrado de cargas de trabajo y una comunicación clara, respondiendo ágilmente ante las variaciones de producción.
- Planificación de turnos, asignación eficiente de recursos y gestión de polivalencias para garantizar la continuidad operativa en líneas de producción de alto flujo.
- Supervisión directa en planta, con enfoque en la detección temprana de incidencias y el refuerzo de buenas prácticas en calidad, seguridad y disciplina operativa.
- Colaboración transversal con los departamentos de mantenimiento, calidad e ingeniería para sostener procesos robustos, incluso con grandes volúmenes de personal.