PemAre you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries? /em /ppbr/ppProbably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter x Nupik products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter x Nupik is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey. /ppIf you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place. /ppbr/ppstrong Job Summary /strong /ppbr/ppWe are seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director to lead our entity in Spain into it’s next phase of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have deep industry expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic expansion. Full PL responsibilities for standalone manufacturing and logistics operation in a unionized environment. Able to navigate complexity through a matrix organization to engage and support operational deliver and growth. /p pbr/ppstrongMain Duties and Responsibilities /strong /ppbr/ppStrategic Vision Growth /pulliDefine and execute the long-term strategy aligned with scalable and sustainable growth. /liliMonitor competitive trends to ensure effective positioning in sustainable packaging solutions and manufacturing processes. /li /ulpLeadership Influence /pulliCreate organizational and cultural alignment across teams to foster ownership and accountability. /liliBuild a cultural alignment and ownership across the organization. /li /ulpFinancial Acumen /pulliDrive revenue growth and cost optimization to achieve financial targets. /liliManage the full PL, ensuring ownership of key performance metrics (EBITDA and some others) /liliOversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. /li /ulpCommercial Execution /pulliEstablish clear KPIs and performance frameworks to measure commercial effectiveness and revenue growth. /liliAlign commercial strategy with market opportunities and client needs to ensure sustainable business growth. /li /ulpCommunication Stakeholder Management /pulliReport strategic and financial updates to the Board. /liliMaintain and strengthen relationships with unions, clients, suppliers, regulators, and investors. /liliRepresent the organization externally /li /ulpOperational Excellence /pulliDrive a culture of operational excellence and innovation across all business functions. /liliOversee daily operations, including production, supply chain, quality control, and logistics. /liliEnsure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. /li /ulpbr/p pstrongCore Competencies and Requirements /strong /ppbr/ppEducation /ppbr/pulliMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. /liliStrong understanding of packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability trends. /li /ulpbr/ppWork Experience /ppbr/pulliPrevious experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role. /liliProven success leading growth and transformation in manufacturing, packaging, or industrial environments. /li /ulpbr/ppTechnical Skills /ppCertifcation, licenses and registration. /ppbr/pulliFamiliarity with ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives. /liliStrong financial acumen and comfort managing full PL ownership. /li /ulpbr/p pCore Competencies Required /ppbr/pulliDemonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and drive results across complex organizations. /liliA hands-on, transparent leadership style, grounded in operational excellence and clear communication. /liliCommitment to ESG principles and sustainable manufacturing. /liliProven track record of PL responsibility and ownership of results /liliLanguage skills: Proficient in English Spanish /liliStrong proven experience of influencing and skills to build, maintain and improve operational delivery with forward thinking approach /liliDemonstrates clear and effective communication across all levels /li /ulpbr/ppJob Dimensions /ppbr/ppstrongEnvironment and Safety /strong /ppEvery deSter x Nupik employee contributes to a safe and environmentally conscious working environment and in doing so assumes the following responsibilities: /pulliAct in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in all work activities. /liliContribute to deSter's environmental and safety objectives and performance. /liliActively report deviations, hazardous situations and incidents. /liliParticipate in analyses and initiatives that frame within environment and safety and are relevant to the job. /li /ulpbr/p pstrongWhat we offer /strong /ppbr/ppJoining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion enthusiasm for what they do. /p