Site manager

Vandemoortele; Kutno; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Dynamic international environment

Team‑driven culture

Benefits package

Job summary

Vandemoortele seeks an experienced Sites Manager to lead two manufacturing sites in Kutno and Lodz, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. The role drives strategic site plans, performance management and continuous improvement across both locations.

You will lead senior teams, manage budgets and invest in capabilities while ensuring compliance with labor and industry standards. This is a critical leadership position within a growing international food producer.

Qualifications

• Senior manufacturing leadership experience with a track record of delivering operational, financial and people objectives.
• Strong knowledge of H&S, food safety, quality, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication in English and Polish, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall performance of the manufacturing site in Kutno & Lodz, ensuring safety, quality, service, cost and productivity.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI monitoring, continuous improvement and a culture of innovation.
• Develop and execute site strategy aligning with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop site leadership teams, promoting accountability and engagement.
• Ensure workforce planning, talent development and succession planning across sites.
• Prepare and manage site budgets, resources and investments for sustainable growth.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Budgeting

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations degree

Job description

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About the role

At Vandemoortele, we are committed to delivering high-quality food products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. In a moment of our organisation grow we are looking for an experienced and inspiring Sites Manager to lead our 2 manufacturing sites in Kutno & Lodz.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring the achievement of objectives, standards & culture related to H&S, food safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity in compliance with labor legislation, company policies & standards.
• Drive operational excellence through effective performance management, KPI monitoring, promoting a culture of innovation, continuous improvement
• Develop and execute site strategy, translating business priorities into clear operational goals and measurable outcomes.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop sites’ leadership teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
• Create & manage site budgets, resources, and investments to support sustainable growth, within given timelines and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within internal & external stakeholders, support cross functional cooperation locally & on international level
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to implement business strategies, best practices, and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role, ideally as Plant Manager, Site Manager, or Operations Director
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality Management, Investments and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex production environment, success record of delivering operational, financial, and people-related objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing budgets, investments, and capital projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication (Fluent English, Polish native), and people management skills.
• University degree is a must - Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing sites within a growing international food production company, with a strong historical background in Poland.
• A strategic leadership role with significant impact on business performance and growth.
• Professional development opportunities within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation, and benefits package.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment, great team focused on goals, and innovation.