Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Automation & Growth

North Search Talent Powerhouse; Lérida; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Search is partnering with a leading Consumer Goods company to appoint a Plant Manager in Lleida, Catalonia. The role leads production, maintenance, and logistics, translating strategy into daily shop-floor execution and guiding a small leadership team in a high-demand environment with changing priorities.

You will drive safety, quality, cost and service targets, implement lean and continuous improvement, manage automated lines, and report KPIs to senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years as Plant Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across production, maintenance and logistics.
• Experience in automated production environments.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Fluent Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's daily operations covering production, logistics/dispatch and maintenance, ensuring targets for safety, quality, cost and service are met.
• Translate company strategy into clear operational plans on the shop floor.
• Manage, develop and coach Production, Process/Plant and Maintenance leads, building a high-performance team.
• Adapt production planning quickly to changes in sales priorities and material availability, coordinating with Sales, Supply Chain and Purchasing.
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated lines, with a focus on preventive maintenance and reduced downtime.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, OEE, waste reduction).
• Define, monitor and report plant KPIs, and present results and improvement plans to management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Automation experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

North Search is partnering with a leading Consumer Goods company to appoint a Plant Manager in Lleida, Catalonia. The role leads production, maintenance, and logistics, translating strategy into daily shop-floor execution and guiding a small leadership team in a high-demand environment with changing priorities.

You will drive safety, quality, cost and service targets, implement lean and continuous improvement, manage automated lines, and report KPIs to senior management.