PLANT MANAGER CASTELGOMBERTO

We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations excellence in our factory located in Castelgomberto, which is a key part of the Italian market growth strategy. The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily plant operations and ensuring optimal factory performance, in accordance with policies and procedures. You will lead a cross-functional team encompassing all manufacturing functions to ensure stewardship, safety, quality, productivity, and service. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally detail-oriented and able to lead the manufacturing team, serving as a liaison between plant workers and upper management. This person must be dedicated to achieving compelling business needs embedded in our Affinity strategy and fostering a culture of full organizational involvement and a run-to-target mindset. What you will do Be a leadership role model, deploying vision, giving direction, fostering engagement, being shop floor execution-oriented, and motivating the organization. Promote manufacturing excellence behaviors, committing to the fundamentals of safety and quality. Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations. Lead a cultural change towards manufacturing excellence, boosting safety and quality fundamentals, organizational capabilities, and strong systems. Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards. Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping. Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results. Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions. Share a trusting relationship with the team and recruit, manage, and develop plant staff to secure staffing and succession planning. Responsible for cost management and lead loss analysis processes, securing a year-on-year saving plan delivery. Lead organization performance systems, fostering accountability, a run-to-target culture, and optimizing processes. Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements. Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts. Who we are looking for 5+ years’ experience in a similar position in the food industry. Higher education or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing-related engineering. Experience leading people and cultural changes in factories with diverse profiles. Experience managing workers councils. Higher knowledge of quality and H&S standards. Organizational and strategic planning skills. Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise. Ability to create accountability and lead by example. English is a must; French and Spanish will be nice to have. Leadership and People Management skills. Personal Effectiveness: Self-management, self-confidence, and proactivity. Interpersonal Skills: Communication, open-mindedness, and adaptability. What we offer Discount on Amazon products. Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their career, recognizing different career paths. Celebration and fun. Our Culture We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Our company Affinity Petcare is much more than an international pet food company. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. We are very proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and others. Currently, we have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply the more than 70 countries where our brands are present. So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to make your mark! Want to know more about us? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to find out more about life at Affinity and hear stories from our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr