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experience level

+12 Years

location

Bucharest - Romania

job time

Full-Time

work type

Onsite

department

Operations / Manufacturing

Job Description

We are supporting a global FMCG organisation with world-leading brands in the appointment of a Plant Manager for one of its key manufacturing sites based in Bucharest, Romania. The site employs 500+ people and plays a strategic role within the company’s European manufacturing network.

This role will lead the continued development of site capability, operational performance, and production capacity, supporting ongoing growth and investment across the facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence while building the leadership capability of the plant team.

The position offers the opportunity to lead a large, complex manufacturing operation within a global organisation known for strong brands, innovation, and long-term investment in its manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full site operations across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain coordination
  • Manage and develop a 500+ person manufacturing organisation, building leadership capability across the site
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing performance, efficiency, and quality
  • Support the expansion of production capacity and growth of manufacturing lines
  • Develop new operational capabilities across the plant to support future growth and product innovation
  • Ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
  • Deliver productivity improvements and cost optimisation across the site
  • Partner closely with regional and global leadership teams to align site strategy with business objectives

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of manufacturing leadership experience within FMCG or food production environments
  • Proven experience operating as Plant Manager or senior manufacturing leader within large-scale manufacturing sites
  • Bakery or baked goods manufacturing background is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams (500+ employees) in complex manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high-volume manufacturing systems
  • Experience supporting capacity expansion, new production lines, or site development initiatives
  • Strong leadership capability with the ability to develop teams and build organisational capability
  • Comfortable operating in high-performance, international FMCG environments

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