Plant Manager

Mondi Group; Gradisca d'Isonzo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company car

Coaching

Learning & Development

Job summary

Mondi Group seeks a Plant Manager to lead all operations at the Gradisca manufacturing site, driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. You will shape strategy with local leadership, manage profitability and investments, and build a high-performing team focused on sustainable growth and customer value.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8–10+ years of manufacturing leadership, fluency in Italian and strong English, and a hands-on, resilient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in operations, safety, production processes, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-development capability.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluency in Italian and good English proficiency.
• Hands-on approach, results orientation, and resilience in leading change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic direction for the Gradisca plant.
• Oversee safety, efficiency, productivity, continuous improvement.
• Manage P&L drivers and the investment roadmap.
• Lead plant leadership team and foster accountability and inclusion.
• Develop product portfolio aligned with customers and sustainability.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with Mondi Group and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Safety

Quality systems

Strategic planning

People development

Analytical skills

Communication

Change management

Italian language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all operations of the Gradisca manufacturing plant, ensuring operational excellence, safe and efficient processes, strong people leadership, and continuous improvement across the site.

Your Mission:

• Strategic Leadership:Develop vision with the local leadership team & provide strategic direction and operational leadership to attain company goals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and drive future growth and optimization possibilities of the plant and its assets.
• Profit & Loss Management:Assume full responsibility for all profit & loss drivers and the investment roadmap of a growing, mid-sized manufacturing plant, with a focus on cost control and profitability.
• Operations Oversight:Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including safety, efficiency, productivity, continuous improvement, environment and quality assurance
• Ensuring compliancewith relevant regulations and corporate guidelines.
• People Management & Development:Build and lead an experienced plant leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while ensuring diversity & inclusion.
• Sales Performance: Manage and overlook sales performance of Sales team.
• Customer & Product Portfolio Development:Develop and manage the plant's product portfolio, focusing on profitable growth and sustainability targets, while ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain trusting relationships with colleagues & stakeholders within the organization (Mondi Group) and external partners such as business partners and local authorities.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in operations, safety, production processes, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-development capability.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluency in Italian and good English proficiency.
• Hands-on approach, results orientation, and resilience in leading change.

Our offer:

• Contract type: unlimited contract,at Quadro level.

• Location: Gradisca d'Isonzo (GO), Italy.

• Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Start date: Immediate start possible, subject to availability.

• Base salary: €90,000-€100,000 gross per year.

• Additional benefits: Performance-related bonus and company car.

Benefits:Company car possible; Coaching; Learning & Development

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi's success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Veronica More via email.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.