Plant Director (Site Leader)

For an established international food manufacturing company, we are looking for a
Plant Director (Site Leader)
to lead the transformation and performance development of a strategically important Italian production site.

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will assume full responsibility for site operations and lead a workforce of up to approximately 300 employees, depending on seasonal production requirements.

This is a demanding, hands-on leadership assignment for a dynamic and resilient professional who is motivated by complex operational challenges and by the opportunity to build a high-performing organization. The role offers significant visibility within the Group and strong potential for further career development.

The Role

The Plant Director will be responsible for strengthening operational discipline, rebuilding organizational stability and developing a consistent, performance-oriented culture across the site.





The mandate is to improve manufacturing performance while creating an environment in which people understand priorities, take ownership and work effectively across functions. The successful candidate will combine solid food manufacturing expertise with strong people leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain close to day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Assume full accountability for the overall performance of the production site, including safety, quality, service, cost, productivity and people development.
- Lead Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other site-based functions through clear objectives and effective cross-functional coordination.
- Develop and execute a structured site improvement plan aligned with the Group’s operational and business priorities.
- Stabilize the organization, strengthen management routines and establish clear accountabilities across all operational levels.
- Improve plant productivity, capacity utilization,

📌 Plant Director (Reggio Emilia)
🏢 Talent In Food
📍 Reggio Emilia