plant manager.

This is not a desk job. We need a leader with a "wide brain"- someone who takes full ownership ("this is mine"), sees the positive in challenges, you will be the face of the plant intern as well to customers and ensuring operational excellence.

what we offer

• A full-time employment contract directly with the Client
• The backing and stability of an established mother company
• The challenge of building a modern production facility and team from an early stage

your tasks

1. Strategic Leadership & Site Management

• Scale the Business: Ramp-up of production capacity from initial setup to full operation. 

• "Sell the Plant": Act as the primary ambassador for the facility. Your job is not just to move products, but to "sell" the plant’s capabilities, quality, and efficiency to headquarters, investors, and potential partners.

• Financial Oversight: Manage the site budget, oversee local financial issues, and optimize costs without compromising quality.

2. Production & Technical Operations

• Hands-on Management: Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor. You are a leader for 30 employees, who leads by example if a technician is sick or a critical issue arises, you are willing and able to step in and keep production moving.

• Technical Authority: Use your engineering/technical background to oversee machine installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Supply Chain: Build and manage relationships with local suppliers to ensure a steady flow of raw materials and packaging.

3. People & Culture

• Team Building: Drive the recruitment and onboarding process. You will build the team from the ground up, ensuring new hires are trained and aligned with company values.

• Leadership: "Drive" the people with positive energy. Foster a culture of accountability and problem-solving.

• Audit Readiness: Welcome auditors with confidence. Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready (GMP/ISO) and handle regulatory visits with professionalism and transparency.

 

what we expect

• Education: Technical/Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering).

• Experience:

• Proven experience in Production Management or Plant Management, preferably in the Cosmetics, Pharma, or FMCG sectors.

• Experience managing a P&L (Profit and Loss) or significant financial budgets.

• Track record of scaling teams or managing startup/brownfield projects.

• Language: Fluent English & Polish is mandatory (for reporting to the mother company). 

The Ideal Profile (Mindset)

• Ownership: You treat the company as if it were your own. You don't wait for instructions; you solve problems.

• Resilience: You see the positive in every challenge. You are the person who finds solutions when others see roadblocks.

• Versatility: You are comfortable discussing strategy in the boardroom and fixing a bottleneck on the production line on the same day.

 

Employment agency entry number 47

this job offer is intended for people over 18 years of age