Plants General Manager – Multi-Plants - Automotive
Flexible location :can be Vigo Region, Spain with mobility between the sites not far awy
Global Automotive & Industrial Tier-1 Group
As part of the reinforcement of its European industrial organization, a global automotive and industrial Tier-1 group, with operations on all continents, is looking for a Plant General Manager – Multi-Plants to lead several manufacturing sites based in the Vigo region.
This role is a key leadership position, combining operational excellence, people leadership and contribution to profitable growth in a demanding international automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to Group / Regional Management, you will have full responsibility for the overall performance of several manufacturing sites:
* Full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, costs and productivity
* Leadership of complete plant management teams (production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, finance, HR)
* Deployment of Group industrial strategy and operational excellence standards
* Leadership of industrial performance improvement and transformation initiatives
* Strong interface with Group functions and OEM customers
* Active contribution to growth projects, new product launches and industrial ramp-ups
* Ensuring robust economic performance and profitable growth through disciplined execution
Profile
We are looking for a senior industrial leader with a strong automotive / industrial background and a proven track record in managing complex operations .. can bePlastics, Metal, Mechatronics ,...with Assembly
Experience:
- Around 10 years of experience in plant or industrial management roles
- Proven experience as Plant General Manager / Plant Manager, mono-site or multi-site, with responsibility for 200–300+ employees,
OR
* Strong background in production management / autonomous production units, managing significant industrial organizations (200+ people), with clear potential to step into a General Manager role
* Solid exposure to automotive or Tier-1 industrial environments
* Experience in transformation contexts, growth phases and/or new product launches is a strong asset
Education:
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
- Professionnal English mandatory
Leadership & Personality Traits
Beyond experience, we are seeking a leader with strong personal drive and credibility:
* High level of autonomy, ownership and accountability
* Engagement and initiative, with a hands-on leadership approach
* Clear, structured and confident in positioning and decision-making
* Ability to build a clear industrial project and bring teams along
* Demanding yet fair leader, capable of setting high standards
* Economic and business sensitivity, focused on sustainable and profitable growth
* Comfortable leading teams through change, growth and upcoming industrial launches
Why Join?
* Attractive compensation package, aligned with senior responsibilities
* Role with real impact, visibility and autonomy
* Exposure to a global group with strong industrial ambitions
* Evolution opportunities within the organization for a high-value performer
* Opportunity to lead meaningful industrial growth and transformation projects
Interested or open to discussion?
Please reach out in confidence. All exchanges will be handled with strict confidentiality.