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Senior Industrial Plant Manager

On-site in Alcalá de Guadaíra·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Veolia

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Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights
Work mode: On-site, Alcalá de Guadaíra
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Being part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
Training during the first months.
Permanent contract.
Flexibility.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

The role

Your mission will be to supervise and coordinate factory operations, guaranteeing productive efficiency, recycled material quality, personnel safety, and compliance with environmental regulations.

What you'll do

Maximize production line availability: Ensure the continuous and efficient operation of all production lines in the assigned shift.
Supervise the complete recycling process: Control all stages (reception, classification, crushing, washing, extrusion, homogenization) guaranteeing quality and efficiency.
Coordinate and lead the operations team: Direct the shift supervisors and maintain fluid communication with shift supervisors and line managers.
Control quality and optimize yields: Monitor quality parameters of the recycled material, reduce waste, and manage rejection flows.
Guarantee regulatory compliance and safety: Ensure compliance with occupational safety standards and environmental regulations.
Manage indicators and resolve incidents: Report production KPIs and solve technical and operational problems at the plant.

👉What are the requirements?

Education: University degree in Engineering or similar.
Valuable: Training in OHS and Lean Manufacturing.
Schedule: From 08 to 17 Mon to Fri. (During the initial 6-month training period, availability will be necessary to learn the plant and equipment in rotating M/A/N shifts from Mon to Sun).
Availability for on-call telephone duties.
Experience: At least 5 years in an industrial environment, at least 2 of them managing large teams.
Workplace: Alcalá de Guadaira, Sevilla
Ability to lead teams and work towards objectives.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
Onboarding
Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded: 1853
Employees: 200,000–250,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a leader in ecological transformation, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving sustainable development in cities, industries, and agriculture.

We primarily work in three major areas: water💧, offering solutions for both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy 🔋improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

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