Plant Director

Company Overview

Pacific International Recruitment is an established global executive search firm with 29 years of proven success in filling leadership and key positions. Headquartered in London with strategic offices in Düsseldorf and Philadelphia, we serve clients and candidates across EMEA and the US. Our Düsseldorf office acts as the central hub for activities in the DACH region, blending deep local market insight with international recruitment expertise.

Role Overview

Are you looking to do more than just manage a plant and want to sustainably advance a facility? Do you bring strategic thinking combined with modern leadership and enjoy inspiring people towards shared goals? This position represents the next step in your career. For an innovative production location with around 400 employees, we are seeking a committed leader as Plant Director (m/w/d) to collaborate with the team in shaping the next stage of development.

Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for a modern production site focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional management team.
• Formulate and execute site strategy in close coordination with international stakeholders.
• Drive Lean Management, Operational Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize resources, processes, and supply chain flows to improve competitiveness.
• Maintain trustworthy cooperation with the works council and employees to foster a high-performance corporate culture.

Candidate Profile

• Completed studies in engineering, operations, supply chain, or business administration.
• Extensive leadership experience within a manufacturing company with comprehensive accountability for results.
• Proven track record in transformations, restructurings, and enhancing quality, cost, and process efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Management, Operational Excellence, and Change Management.
• Experience working with works councils and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Fluent German and English skills, combined with a pragmatic and hands-on leadership approach.

What to Expect

• A key leadership position offering significant influence on the site's future.
• An international and innovative environment with advanced technology expertise.
• An organization that invests in automation, digitalization, and sustainable development.
• An opportunity to develop people and build something lasting.
• Attractive framework conditions and a modern working environment.

Additional Information

Use this opportunity to apply your experience and leadership skills where you truly can make an impact by developing a successful site and the people shaping it. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as inclusivity and equal opportunity form the foundation of our approach.