Managing Director, Warsaw

Mondi; Mszczonów; Remote; PLN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondi is seeking a Managing Director for the Mszczonów site to drive strategic, commercial, and operational performance of a major corrugated packaging facility.

You will lead manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, finance, safety and people, building a high-performing leadership team and delivering profitability, sustainability and customer value.

Qualifications

• Established Managing Director / General Management experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment, ideally within corrugated packaging, paper, packaging or a related industrial sector.
• Strong track record of delivering operational and financial results with significant P&L, budgeting, cost management and capital investment responsibility.
• Ability to lead and develop large, diverse and high-performing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production technologies, supply chain and operational excellence principles.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong commercial mindset and customer orientation, with experience building effective relationships and supporting profitable business growth.
• Experience working with Works Councils, Employee Councils or other employee representative bodies.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate business performance data into clear priorities and actions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in an international and matrix organisation.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall site strategy and performance, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, operational excellence and alignment with Mondi's objectives.
• Own the site's operational and financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, capital expenditure and productivity.
• Lead safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations across production, engineering, quality, logistics and customer service.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Develop the site's commercial performance, working with customers and stakeholders to support profitable growth.
• Champion safety, sustainability and compliance with all EH&S requirements.
• Build strong relationships with customers, employee representatives, suppliers, authorities and Mondi.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Operational excellence

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual: Polish/English

Job description

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, sustainable packaging and paper solutions. We operate across more than 30 countries, with a strong international manufacturing network and a diverse workforce united by a shared commitment to performance, sustainability and innovation.

Our Corrugated Packaging business provides sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. At the heart of our business are our manufacturing sites, where operational excellence, customer focus, safety and engaged people come together to deliver outstanding results.

About the role

As Managing Director of our Mszczonów site, you will have overall responsibility for the strategic, commercial and operational performance of a major corrugated packaging manufacturing facility.

You will lead the full site organisation across manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, finance, safety and people, ensuring strong performance across safety, quality, service, productivity, profitability and sustainability.

As the Managing Director, you will set the direction, build and empower a high-performing leadership team, and create an environment where people are accountable, engaged and continuously improving. You will also play an important role in strengthening customer relationships, identifying opportunities for profitable growth and ensuring the site remains competitive for the future.

Your mission:

• Lead the overall site strategy and performance, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, operational excellence and alignment with Mondi's business objectives.
• Own the site's operational and financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, capital expenditure, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Lead safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations, ensuring strong standards across production, engineering, quality, logistics and customer service.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, talent development and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies, leveraging technology, innovation and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop the site's commercial performance, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to support profitable growth, customer satisfaction and retention.
• Champion safety, sustainability and compliance, ensuring a strong safety culture and adherence to all relevant environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, employee representatives, suppliers, local authorities and the wider Mondi organisation.
• Shape the site's future capability, ensuring effective workforce and succession planning and developing the skills and leadership needed for long-term success.
• Represent the site within Mondi and the local community, providing visible, engaged and hands-on leadership across the organisation.

Your profile:

• Established Managing Director / General Management experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment, ideally within corrugated packaging, paper, packaging or a related industrial sector.
• A strong track record of delivering operational and financial results, with significant P&L, budgeting, cost management and capital investment responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large, diverse and high-performing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production technologies, supply chain and operational excellence principles.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong commercial mindset and customer orientation, with experience building effective relationships and supporting profitable business growth.
• Experience working with Works Councils, Employee Councils or other employee representative bodies.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate business performance data into clear priorities and actions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in an international and matrix organisation.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strategic, pragmatic and decisive, with the resilience and adaptability to lead through change and ambiguity.
• A visible, hands-on leadership style, combined with high integrity, accountability and a genuine commitment to people development.
• Fluent Polish and English, with the ability to communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders.

Our offer:

At Mondi, you will have the opportunity to lead a significant manufacturing operation within a global organisation and make a direct impact on its performance and future development.

You will work in an international, collaborative environment where passion for performance, caring and acting with integrity guide the way we work. We provide opportunities to develop your leadership, work across cultures and functions, and contribute to a more sustainable future for packaging.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, enjoys developing people and teams, and is motivated by delivering sustainable business results, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.