We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead the Danish site of an industrial company operating in a project-based manufacturing environment.
Mission
Accountable for delivering assigned business goals and driving sustainable growth by leading plant operations. Ensures process efficiency, cost optimization, and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Strategy Implementation
Contributes to defining and executing operational strategies aligned with market and business goals.
Ensures business continuity and operational excellence across production, quality, HSE, CSR, and maintenance.
Supports process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operational Leadership
Oversees core functions including production, quality, facility management, and supply chain operations.
Sets performance targets and leads teams to achieve cost, time, and quality objectives.
Supports technology transfers, process changes, and customer interactions during visits or technical meetings.
Production Oversight
Coordinates execution of production plans, ensuring targets for volumes, timing, cost, and quality are met.
Ensures compliance with applicable standards and implements corrective and preventive actions where needed.
Performance Monitoring
Defines and tracks KPIs to evaluate manufacturing performance.
Identifies issues and drives appropriate corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
Budget Management & Procedures & Compliance
Participates in budget planning, including CAPEX proposals.
Oversees cost control and ensures proper execution of allocated budgets.
Actively contributes to S&OP processes and cross-functional alignment.
People Development & Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Manages, coaches, and develops plant teams.
Drives engagement, talent development, and succession planning.
Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to promote company capabilities.
Technical Expertise
Goal setting and performance management tools
Project & Program Management methodologies
Industry knowledge and consumer insight
Manufacturing processes and technologies
ERP and production systems
Compliance with ISO, cGMP, FDA CFRs, and legal standards
Budgeting and cost control
People development tools and methodologies
Experience
Minimum 10 years in operations leadership roles within multinational or complex industrial environments.
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