PLANT DIRECTOR

Description

Position Summary: Lead and manage a benchmark production center, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and optimizing resources to achieve operational excellence in the food industry. Key Highlights: 1. Autonomy in the comprehensive management of the plant and optimization of resources. 2. Leadership of a multidisciplinary team and strategic collaboration. 3. Driving continuous improvement and implementation of innovative projects. **Virto Group**, a leading food company and reference in the ultra-frozen vegetable sector, is seeking a **Plant Director** for its headquarters in **Azagra**, to lead and manage the Group's flagship production center, with a team of over 400 people. **What will this position offer you?** **AUTONOMY AND ORGANIZATION:** You will be responsible for the plant’s comprehensive management, with autonomy to organize and optimize available technical and human resources, aligning them with the Group’s strategic objectives. **LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK:** You will manage a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, as part of the Group’s executive leadership, collaborating closely with other strategic departments in key decision-making concerning people and their development. **CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:** You will have the opportunity to implement innovative projects aimed at process improvement and production optimization, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. **STRATEGIC PROJECTS:** You will collaborate in the design and execution of strategic projects for the plant’s growth and expansion, with the opportunity to contribute your perspective on key Group matters. **LEADING-EDGE SECTOR AND TECHNOLOGY:** You will work in the food industry, using the most advanced technology and applying best practices in production and food safety, within an environment that values innovation and talent. **What will your responsibilities be?** Reporting to the Group’s Industrial Management, you will be the **plant’s responsible person**, managing and optimizing technical and human resources. Your mission will be to ensure achievement of efficiency, quality, and food safety targets, and to optimize production processes—always striving to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. You will **manage your human team**, from operators to middle management, motivating and developing them while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. You will **size the workload**, guaranteeing balanced production and optimizing production times. You will **define and manage the plant’s annual budget**, ensuring optimal use of financial resources. You must analyze deviations and guarantee control of operational costs, always pursuing profitability and efficiency across all areas. You will **coordinate and ensure compliance** across the following areas: quality, maintenance, safety and hygiene, and occupational risk prevention—meeting established quality and safety standards, guaranteeing a safe working environment for all employees and compliance with current regulations. Furthermore, you will be responsible for **driving continuous improvement** through process optimization projects. You will implement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma to **enhance productivity, reduce waste**, and ensure process standardization. All this while maintaining focus on industrial automation and digitalization, which will be essential to sustain the plant’s competitiveness. **What will make you succeed in this position?** A university degree in **Industrial Engineering**, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines is required. You must possess solid knowledge of production processes and a minimum of **5 years’ experience leading a plant or holding positions of responsibility** in industrial environments—preferably in the food industry—and having led multidisciplinary teams. A **proactive, results-oriented mindset**, along with the ability to **constructively manage conflicts**, is essential. Your experience managing organizational change will be a key asset, as you will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the plant. You will stand out if you also possess **strategic thinking**, the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving environments, decision-making capability, and **strong communication skills**. Residence in the Ribera (Navarra) region or nearby areas is required to assume the responsibilities of this position. If you are a leader with extensive experience managing production plants, focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and team development—this is your opportunity!