Country: Hungary
Functional area: Manufacturing
We are exclusively partnering with a dynamic, transformation-driven manufacturing organization to identify a seasoned Production Director to lead the site.
This role is a key member of the site leadership team, playing a critical part in driving operational excellence, leading organizational transformation and delivering on strategic objectives. It presents an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated to shape and elevate performance during periods of change.
Responsibilities:
This role is a key member of the site leadership team, playing a critical part in driving operational excellence, leading organizational transformation and delivering on strategic objectives. It presents an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated to shape and elevate performance during periods of change.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and transform the manufacturing organization, building a strong performance and accountability culture
- Implement robust management systems ensuring clear visibility of operational and financial performance, enabling objective, data-driven decisions
- Drive strict cost control, optimizing the balance between volume, cost, headcount, and efficiency improvements
- Own the manufacturing budget and actively contribute to forecasting and strategic planning
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and duplication, driving continuous improvement and innovation
- Optimize production footprint and maximize output from existing technologies
- Lead value stream initiatives, tech transfers, and the implementation of Operational Excellence tools
- Bring an external perspective, challenge the status quo and introduce best practices
- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team through a period of transformation
- University degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Engineering or Economics
- Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or food & beverage manufacturing environments as Production Manager, Plant Manager, Quality Manager, MSAT or OPEX Manager, etc.
- Proven track record in progressive operational leadership roles within complex manufacturing settings
- Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing processes
- Solid knowledge of tank-based technologies, including awareness of common operational challenges and risks
- Demonstrated capability to lead and execute organizational transformation initiatives
- Transparent, empowering leadership style with the ability to build trust and accountability
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement
We are exclusively partnering with a dynamic, transformation-driven manufacturing organization to identify a seasoned Production Director to lead the site.
This role is a key member of the site leadership team, playing a critical part in driving operational excellence, leading organizational transformation and delivering on strategic objectives. It presents an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated to shape and elevate performance during periods of change.
This role is a key member of the site leadership team, playing a critical part in driving operational excellence, leading organizational transformation and delivering on strategic objectives. It presents an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated to shape and elevate performance during periods of change.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and transform the manufacturing organization, building a strong performance and accountability culture
- Implement robust management systems ensuring clear visibility of operational and financial performance, enabling objective, data-driven decisions
- Drive strict cost control, optimizing the balance between volume, cost, headcount, and efficiency improvements
- Own the manufacturing budget and actively contribute to forecasting and strategic planning
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and duplication, driving continuous improvement and innovation
- Optimize production footprint and maximize output from existing technologies
- Lead value stream initiatives, tech transfers, and the implementation of Operational Excellence tools
- Bring an external perspective, challenge the status quo and introduce best practices
- Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team through a period of transformation
Requirements:
- University degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Engineering or Economics
- Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or food & beverage manufacturing environments as Production Manager, Plant Manager, Quality Manager, MSAT or OPEX Manager, etc.
- Proven track record in progressive operational leadership roles within complex manufacturing settings
- Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing processes
- Solid knowledge of tank-based technologies, including awareness of common operational challenges and risks
- Demonstrated capability to lead and execute organizational transformation initiatives
- Transparent, empowering leadership style with the ability to build trust and accountability
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement
Should you be interested please do not hesitate to submit your CV for a confidential discussion with our consultant.