PRODUCTION PLANT MANAGER

Description

Position Summary: A major industrial company is seeking a Production Plant Manager to lead the overall management of the plant, assuming ultimate responsibility for Production, Maintenance, and Quality. Key Highlights: 1. Comprehensive leadership in production, maintenance, and quality. 2. Management of a 30-person team and team leaders. 3. Driving continuous improvement and process optimization. JOB DESCRIPTION A major industrial company specializing in plastic waste recycling and valorization seeks to hire a **Production Plant Manager** to lead the overall management of the plant. We seek a candidate with experience in industrial environments, accustomed to working on the shop floor, possessing leadership capability and a focus on continuous improvement. **What will be your mission?** ------------------------- You will be the highest authority in the plant, leading the Production, Maintenance, and Quality departments, ensuring achievement of production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets. **Main Responsibilities** ------------------------- * Lead and coordinate the Production, Maintenance, and Quality departments. * Manage a team of approximately 30 people, organized into three work teams. * Directly lead the three team leaders. * Plan and supervise daily production. * Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities. * Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. * Participate in operator recruitment and onboarding processes. * Organize team shifts and manage personnel allocation as needed. * Identify opportunities for improvement and drive process optimization initiatives. * Maintain a constant presence on the shop floor, supporting and accompanying the team. **What We Offer** ------------- * Permanent contract. * Flexible working hours (typical reference schedule: 8:00–17:00). * Annual gross salary between **€45,000 and €60,000**, depending on experience. * A stable project within an established and growing company. REQUIREMENTS * Higher Vocational Training (FP II) or Industrial Engineering degree. * Prior experience managing production teams in industrial environments. * Knowledge of production processes and industrial machinery. * Leadership profile with strong decision-making and incident-resolution capabilities. * Person approachable to teams, with interpersonal skills to manage people and build trust. * Experience in recycling companies, waste management, plastics, or similar industries will be valued.