"About Kerry

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

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About The Role

We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Pinto . The site is a strategic part of Kerry's Integrated Technologies network, producing a diverse portfolio including dry beverage blends, chocolate and protein powders, dairy agglomerates, emulsifiers, and both sweet and savoury seasonings for leading global and local foodservice, retail and industrial customers. Following the retirement of the current Plant Manager, we are looking for a leader to build on the site's strong foundations and support its future success. As part of a global organisation, you will combine local leadership with collaboration across international teams and functions. Reporting to the Integrated Technologies Manufacturing Cluster Lead, you will be accountable for all aspects of site performance, including safety, quality, production, people, service and financial results.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Pinto, Madrid.

Key responsibilities





- Lead and develop the team, creating a positive, high-performing and engaging workplace culture.
- Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards.
- Deliver operational excellence across production, quality, maintenance, planning and supply chain activities.
- Develop and execute site strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Lead business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency and customer service.
- Manage site budgets and performance metrics, ensuring delivery of operational and financial targets.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across a matrix organisation.
- Collaborate with regional and integral teams to share best practices and implement group-wide initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Support talent development, succession planning and leadership capability building across the site.

Qualifications And Skills
- Substantial experience gained in a senior level operations role, ideally with a Supply Chain background
- A people-first leader who creates a safe, inclusive and high-performance culture, develops talent and inspires teams to achieve ambitious goals




- Proven track record of successfully leading and sustaining change in fast-paced manufacturing and multinational environments
- Continuous improvement experience
- Languages fluent in Spanish and English
- Experience of active strategic input
- Ability to clearly identify bottlenecks within a manufacturing process, capable of quickly interpreting and owning the process and able to extrapolate the detail
- Highly KPI orientated – capable of achieving over and above expectations, use the information to create further business growth/development.
- Customer orientation – realisation of who the customer is, strives to over deliver in all areas and experience of delivering change across the business.

What we offer

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of an established manufacturing site with a strong team, a diverse product portfolio and the backing of a global organisation. Pinto offers the best of both worlds the visibility, autonomy and close-knit culture of a smaller manufacturing site, combined with the resources, career opportunities and international network of a multinational company. Whether you are already a Plant Manager looking for a new challenge or a strong manufacturing leader ready for your first Plant Manager role, this position offers the chance to make a visible impact and further develop your leadership career. xqbhyrx

Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with your experience and the market
- Company car
- 23 days annual leave
- Private healthcare for you and your family, including dental cover
- Accident insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Kerry share scheme
- Perkbox platform with discounts and offers from major retailers.

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📌 Plant Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Kerry
📍 Madrid