Production Manager

Responsible for leading and overseeing plant production operations to ensure the timely and cost-effective manufacture of safe, high-quality products while meeting production targets and complying with corporate, legal, environmental, and regulatory standards. The role manages production planning, resource utilization, performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, Warehouse, EHS, and R&D. It also ensures compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, occupational safety, and applicable management systems; leads people development and performance management; manages production budgets and costs; monitors operational risks and KPIs; supports regulatory and permit requirements; and drives initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field; postgraduate studies or certifications in Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or TPM are an advantage.

At least 5 years of production or manufacturing management experience, preferably in food or agribusiness, with expertise in production planning, process improvement, budgeting, crisis management, and team leadership.

Experience managing 100+ employees is preferred.

Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, Lean/TPM/DMAIC, cost and budget monitoring, food safety, GMP, ISO standards, inventory control, and cross-functional coordination.

Advanced English (C1); Spanish (B1) is an advantage.

Requires initial training in Aranda de Duero, Spain.