Senior Manager, Manufacturing

buscojobs España; Toledo; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food manufacturer seeks a Manufacturing Manager in Malta to oversee operations and drive manufacturing excellence. You will lead teams, uphold compliance, and champion digital transformation in a collaborative environment. Potential candidates should have extensive experience in food manufacturing and a forward-thinking leadership approach.

Formación

• 12+ years’ experience in manufacturing, with 3+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record in food or FMCG production environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and mentor site management teams.
• Deliver against production KPIs, including OEE, labour efficiency, and plan adherence.
• Drive team performance through regular reviews and structured feedback.

Conocimientos

KPI development

Root cause analysis

Team development

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences or equivalent

Herramientas

Lean manufacturing tools

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN MALTA - RELOCATION IS NECESSARY ( & SUPPORTED)

Manufacturing Manager | Food & Beverage Industry | Malta

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Manager to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven manufacturing environment in the food production sector . As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll report directly to the Head of Manufacturing and oversee operations across one or two sites , leading your teams through structured Manufacturing Excellence programs focused on efficiency, quality, and digital transformation .

Lead, coach, and mentor site management teams

Build and implement talent development plans aligned with future skills needs

Drive team performance through regular reviews and structured feedback

Deliver against production KPIs, including OEE, labour efficiency, and plan adherence

Champion lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping)

Ensure production plans align with delivery schedules

Partner on NPD initiatives to ensure launch readiness across manufacturing

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards

Ensure full compliance with OHSE and company codes of conduct

Digital & Data-Driven Transformation

Lead process digitisation, ERP / data integration, and workflow automation

Enhance data visualisation and reporting to support strategic decisions

12+ years’ experience in manufacturing, with 3+ years in senior leadership

Proven track record in food or FMCG production environments

Skilled in KPI development, root cause analysis, and team development

Proactive, analytical, and confident in making data-driven decisions

Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent

Play a key role in shaping the operational strategy of a leading food manufacturer

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes and team performance

Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture with global exposure