The main responsibilities are to control, oversee and develop all business operations, people, technologies and efficiencies in the company’s manufacturing facilities at Barcelona and Madrid with around 150 employees.In the short-term, success will be defined by a speedy establishment of gravitas and leadership credentials in the business. Your goal will be to ensure that the company fulfils and exceeds the targets agreed with the overseas directors.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational management coupled with a proven commercial and sales track record. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven individual.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute agreed strategic plansPrepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activitiesEnsure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are always followedDriving further cultural change in Health and Safety and employee wellbeingMaintaining relationships with all the key customers and the major suppliers and other stakeholdersBudget setting & overseeing the company’s financial performance, investments, and other business venturesAttracting and retaining a strong, well-motivated and skilled workforceMaintaining a dialogue between the business and the DirectorsBuilding, maintaining, and motivating an effective management teamDelivering the latent operational savings from the recent site consolidationDriving labour efficiencies with the implementation of first-class practiseAssuming full accountability to the board for all company operationsRequirementsProven experience as Managing Director or General Manager within a leading manufacturing operation.Preferred experience in the printing/packaging industries.Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plansThorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the companySolid Health & Safety experience, with credentialsExcellent organizational and leadership skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsOutstanding analytical and problem-solving abilitiesFluent in English and Spanish nativeEducated to degree levelLocation BarcelonaLanguage(s) Spanish, English Type of contract Permanent ContractExperience required 15 years