Plant Manager

Scott Conner Human Capital Solutions; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations at a key manufacturing facility. This role involves driving performance improvements in cost, quality, and service while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. Join a company committed to excellence and community engagement, where your contributions will make a significant impact on both the team and the local community.

Formación

• 5-10 years of experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Leads plant activities to improve cost, quality, and service.
• Ensures compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans.
• Coaches and develops staff members.

Conocimientos

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Process Excellence Tools

Interpersonal Skills

Solution-Oriented Thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s in Business

Bachelor’s in Food Science

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to partners at a Schreiber Foods plant. Continuously improve cost, quality and service of the products produced through the development of teamwork at the plant level as well as the use of cross-functional teams with suppliers, other Schreiber Foods groups, and customers. Establishes and maintains a plant culture conducive to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Assures fair and equitable HR and personnel programs are developed and maintained consistent with the company direction.
• Leads the plant’s activities in improving performance in the areas of cost, quality, and service.
• Together with the plant team, develops and maintains a work environment which is both safe and sanitary.
• Provides leadership in the production of finished product while improving various fixed costs and various variable costs.
• Represents Schreiber Foods in contact with regulatory agencies, local customers, and the community.
• Defines and reviews (with Category leads) KPIs for all areas.
• Understands shipping and transportation needs and works on new and improved solutions.
• Recommends and assures the prudent use of capital dollars in the acquisition and maintenance of equipment / facilities.
• Negotiates lease and supply agreements as applicable.
• Provides coaching and career development assistance to staff members.
• Actively seeks an understanding of market conditions.
• Create and support the Process Excellence culture and team environment.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and / or support groups.
• Establishes and audits PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.
• Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Schreiber qualities and principles with partners.
• Identify potential capital improvements going through the analysis justification and approval process. Manage or assist in the management of capital projects.
• Active in supporting the local community, in line with Schreiber’s values and objectives to Do Good Through Food.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s in Business, Food Science, Dairy Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Food Manufacturing and similar roles within a mid to large sized manufacturing facility.
• English and Spanish fluency is required.
• Ability to learn and adapt to local culture while living and teaching Schreiber values.
• Accountability and ownership attitude within your team.
• Strong leadership skills, effective communication, and active listening.
• Extremely resilient.
• Process Excellence Tools to be understood.
• Advanced knowledge of food regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.
• Solution-oriented thinking and acting.
• Share best practices with other plants.
• Handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
• PC skills, i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability for presenting the factory in a professional manner.
• Ability to travel up to 5% (on annual basis).

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