Pem Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries? /em /p p Probably 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. /pp If 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. /p pstrong Job Summary /strong /p p We 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 pstrong Main Duties and Responsibilities /strong /p p Strategic Vision Growth /pulli Define and execute the long-term strategy aligned with scalable and sustainable growth. /lili Monitor competitive trends to ensure effective positioning in sustainable packaging solutions and manufacturing processes. /li /ulp Leadership Influence /pulli Create organizational and cultural alignment across teams to foster ownership and accountability. /lili Build a cultural alignment and ownership across the organization. /li /ulp Financial Acumen /pulli Drive revenue growth and cost optimization to achieve financial targets. /lili Manage the full PL, ensuring ownership of key performance metrics (EBITDA and some others) /lili Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. /li /ulp Commercial Execution /pulli Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks to measure commercial effectiveness and revenue growth. /lili Align commercial strategy with market opportunities and client needs to ensure sustainable business growth. /li /ulp Communication Stakeholder Management /pulli Report strategic and financial updates to the Board. /lili Maintain and strengthen relationships with unions, clients, suppliers, regulators, and investors. /lili Represent the organization externally /li /ulp Operational Excellence /pulli Drive a culture of operational excellence and innovation across all business functions. /lili Oversee daily operations, including production, supply chain, quality control, and logistics. /lili Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. /li /ul pstrong Core Competencies and Requirements /strong /p p Education /p ulli Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. /lili Strong understanding of packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability trends. /li /ul p Work Experience /p ulli Previous experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role. /lili Proven success leading growth and transformation in manufacturing, packaging, or industrial environments. /li /ul p Technical Skills /pp Certifcation, licenses and registration. /p ulli Familiarity with ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives. /lili Strong financial acumen and comfort managing full PL ownership. /li /ul p Core Competencies Required /p ulli Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and drive results across complex organizations. /lili A hands-on, transparent leadership style, grounded in operational excellence and clear communication. /lili Commitment to ESG principles and sustainable manufacturing. /lili Proven track record of PL responsibility and ownership of results /lili Language skills: Proficient in English Spanish /lili Strong proven experience of influencing and skills to build, maintain and improve operational delivery with forward thinking approach /lili Demonstrates clear and effective communication across all levels /li /ul p Job Dimensions /p pstrong Environment and Safety /strong /pp Every deSter x Nupik employee contributes to a safe and environmentally conscious working environment and in doing so assumes the following responsibilities: /pulli Act in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in all work activities. /lili Contribute to deSter's environmental and safety objectives and performance. /lili Actively report deviations, hazardous situations and incidents. /lili Participate in analyses and initiatives that frame within environment and safety and are relevant to the job. /li /ul pstrong What we offer /strong /p p Joining 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