.Join Cartonplast Group GmbH, a leader in sustainable packaging and containers manufacturing with over 30 years of experience in providing innovative, eco-friendly solutions. As a Production Plant Manager (m/f/d) at our Parla (Madrid) location, you will be at the forefront of managing our advanced closed-loop pooling system, ensuring efficient operations across our network of service centers. Embrace our core values of Courage, Drive, Honesty, Reliability, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability, and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality reusable transport products to over 7,300 partners in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries across 30 countries. If you are passionate about operational excellence and sustainability, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Tasks Production Oversight: Manage and optimize all production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets. Maintenance Management: Coordinate the maintenance and repair of production equipment and facilities to ensure minimal downtime. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to HACCP, ISO standards, and safety regulations, maintaining high-quality production standards. Team Leadership: Lead and develop the production team, including scheduling, training, and performance management. Inventory & Procurement: Oversee procurement and inventory management of spare parts and consumables, ensuring cost-effective operations. Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Crisis & Safety Management: Manage emergency situations and ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations. Reporting: Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management and headquarters. Requirements 5+ years in a production management role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Background in electromechanics or facility maintenance is highly desirable. Preferred: Higher Vocational Training in Electrotechnical/Automated Systems or Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Alternatively, Intermediate Vocational Training in related fields with significant experience. Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and process optimization. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Valid forklift driving license and experience. Proficient in English (minimum B1 level) for effective communication with international teams