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Manufacturing Director – Barcelona Area

The Client

Our client is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, producing an unparalleled range of rigid and flexible containers for a broad spectrum of industrial clients. With some 200 operating centres spread over 5 continents, and a combined workforce of over 13,000, the Company showed net sales of over $3,500 million in its last published accounts.

The Role

A vacancy has arisen within the EMEA strategic business unit for an experienced Production Management professional who, as Manufacturing Director, will manage all aspects of Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Health, Safety & Environmental and People strategies at the Company’s plants in Martorell (Barcelona) and San Roque (Cádiz). With responsibility for over 100 employees, the Manufacturing Director will

  • Evaluate and develop a strategy for implementing new manufacturing processes in line with corporate requirements and quality standards.
  • Provide direction, clarity and communication to the Company workforce on change initiatives and standardization of processes and products.
  • Ensure world-class product quality, delivery and after-care standards for customers
  • Establish and maintain good industrial relations through example-led leadership
  • Manage and encourage behaviours defined within the Company’s corporate philosophy

With broad and far-reaching responsibilities in the 5 main functional areas of Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Commercial, People, and Health, Safety and Environmental, the Manufacturing Director’s clear Customer Focus, Leadership and Motivation skills, Process Management expertise, and overall Strategic Vision will provide the platform for enhancing profitability while reinforcing still further the Company’s envied reputation for excellence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Technical Engineering Degree
  • Technical Industrial Engineering experience
  • HS&E Management experience
  • Expert knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of Kaizen and 5S
  • Business Management qualification/experience
  • Project Management certification desirable
  • Spanish and advanced English language skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced understanding of Management Information systems (e.g. shop logic, LX)
  • Experience at leading multi-functional teams including; Commercial, Finance, quality HS&E
  • Commercially capable of initiating negotiations with customers and developing new business
  • A proven track record in leading production – using Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Evidence of having managed a large change program in Manufacturing
  • Evidence of initiating change that has enabled improved productivity and profit generation
  • Evidence of developing teams to maximize performance
  • Team Player, able to lead a team and be part of a team
  • Excellent communicator and motivator of people across all functions

For more information about this challenging and highly rewarding opportunity, please send your CV to cv@esptalent.com