Plant Manager: Lead Ops, Safety & Profitability

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

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