Plant Production Lead: Multi-Shift & KPI Focus

SHV Group; España; On-site; Full time

Job description

Get ready to Own Operations as a Production Manager at Nutreco, an SHV company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this hands-on, people-led role and Own your Plant, Own your People and Own your Performance.

What you’ll do

Helping to support strategy development across production and plant operations, you’ll be responsible for managing all operational activities across multiple shifts, leading and developing your production team, and ensuring quality, safety and efficiency targets are consistently met.

You’ll also:

Coordinate production operations across multiple shifts, maintaining schedules within established procedures and budgets

Develop and monitor key performance indicators including production, quality, variance and safety reports

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Logistics and Customer Services to align activities and ensure output targets are met

Ensure all operations comply fully with HSE and quality rules, regulations and procedures

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise process efficiency and effectiveness

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is responsible, accountable and ready to Own this role. Someone who is confident and credible, with the ability to lead a team of up to 30 people across day and 24/7 shifts, and inspire respect through your actions.

You’ll also need:

Bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 2–4 years’ experience in a production or operations environment

Proven experience managing multi-shift production operations

Strong people management skills: selecting, coaching, motivating and developing operational teams

Solid understanding of HSE and quality compliance in a manufacturing setting

Good analytical skills with experience monitoring KPIs and production reporting

Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Maintenance and Logistics teams

Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment with a focus on continuous improvement

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family – a diverse group of companies with a global footprint and the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive:

A competitive salary package

Private health insurance

26 vacation days with flexibility

Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group

A flexible work environment with the option to work from home where applicable

Subsidised meals in our office canteen

Reduced working hours on Fridays and over the summer

Regular company and team events

The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose – where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career.

We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.