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.

Factory Manager

Randstad España

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

Job Description

Do you have experience as a production manager or supervisor in the industrial sector? At Randstad, we are looking for candidates like you! Are you motivated to work on the factory floor, coordinating daily planning and leading teams in dynamic environments? Are you interested in a project with an operational focus and continuous improvement in a rapidly growing company? If you are looking for a stable position where you can contribute your "field" experience and grow professionally, this is your opportunity!

Reporting directly to Management and the Operations Directorate, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant on the production line. Your main functions will be:

Production Coordination: Supervise compliance with the daily and weekly plan, coordinate startups and format changes, and organize daily planning based on orders.

Technical Management and Engineering: Coordinate and execute various industrial projects regarding the expansion of packaging lines, process automation, and technical improvements in the plant.

Operational Supervision: Maintain a continuous presence in the plant, immediately detect deviations and incidents, and ensure order, cleanliness, and operational discipline.

Maintenance Coordination: Prioritize breakdowns in conjunction with the technical team, monitor downtime, and promote preventive maintenance.

Personnel Management: Organize shifts, assign tasks, supervise the performance of the team in charge (supervisors and operators), and resolve operational incidents.

Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with quality standards, OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) regulations, and the use of PPE, as well as promoting continuous improvement actions.

To qualify for this position, a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Agricultural, or Industrial Organization Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification is required, along with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in coordinating industrial teams and manufacturing or packaging processes. We are looking for an eminently operational and "field-based" profile, accustomed to working on the lines and with a clear attitude oriented toward "building," optimizing, and reorganizing processes. Additionally, proficiency in production planning, technical or engineering project management, industrial maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, KPI management, Excel, and the use of industrial ERP is required, with residency in Lucena (Córdoba) or the surrounding areas being essential. Finally, knowledge of TPM, CMMS, IFS, BRC, ISO 22000, OSH, and continuous improvement methodologies, as well as personal skills in leadership, immediate problem solving, results orientation, organization, and high communication capacity, will be very positively valued.

A permanent contract is offered to incorporate a professional into a position of job stability on a full-time basis. In this position, you will lead the coordination of daily activity across the plant shifts within a dynamic and operational environment, collaborating closely with a highly committed team. Furthermore, this project represents an excellent opportunity for professional development, as you will actively participate in a key moment of growth for the company, assuming a leading role in the construction, relocation, and reorganization of the industrial plant.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Tienes experiencia como responsable o jefe de producción en el sector industrial? En Randstad, ¡buscamos candidatos como tú! ¿Te motiva trabajar a pie de fábrica, coordinando planificaciones diarias y liderando equipos en entornos dinámicos? ¿Estás interesado en un proyecto con un enfoque operativo y de mejora continua en una empresa en pleno crecimiento? Si buscas un puesto estable donde aportar tu experiencia "de campo" y crecer profesionalmente, ¡esta es tu oportunidad!

Reportando directamente a Gerencia y a la Dirección de Operaciones, te responsabilizarás de garantizar el funcionamiento seguro y eficiente de la planta a pie de línea. Tus funciones principales serán:

Coordinación de Producción: Supervisar el cumplimiento del plan diario y semanal, coordinar arranques y cambios de formato, y organizar las planificaciones diarias en base a los pedidos.

Gestión técnica e ingeniería: Coordinar y ejecutar los diferentes proyectos industriales referentes a la ampliación de líneas de envasado, automatización de procesos y mejoras técnicas en planta.

Supervisión Operativa: Mantener presencia continuada en la planta, detectar desviaciones e incidencias de manera inmediata y asegurar el orden, la limpieza y la disciplina operativa.

Coordinación de Mantenimiento: Priorizar averías de forma conjunta con el equipo técnico, controlar los tiempos de parada e impulsar el mantenimiento preventivo.

Gestión del Personal: Organizar turnos, asignar tareas, supervisar el desempeño del equipo a cargo (encargados y operarios) y resolver incidencias operativas.

Calidad y Seguridad: Velar por el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad, normas de PRL y uso de EPIs, además de promover acciones de mejora continua.