Site manager

Site Manager Location: Poland Company: Vandemoortele Polska About the role At Vandemoortele, we are committed to delivering high-quality food products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. In a moment of our organisation grow we are looking for an experienced and inspiring Sites Manager to lead our 2 manufacturing sites in Kutno & Lodz.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall performance of the manufacturing site, ensuring the achievement of objectives, standards & culture related to H&S, food safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity in compliance with labor legislation, company policies & standards. Drive operational excellence through effective performance management, KPI monitoring, promoting a culture of innovation, continuous improvement Develop and execute site strategy, translating business priorities into clear operational goals and measurable outcomes.

Lead, coach, motivate, and develop sites’ leadership teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement. Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building. Create & manage site budgets, resources, and investments to support sustainable growth, within given timelines and operational efficiency.

Build and maintain strong relationships within internal & external stakeholders, support cross functional cooperation locally & on international level Collaborate with regional and global teams to implement business strategies, best practices, and operational improvements.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role, ideally as Plant Manager, Site Manager, or Operations Director Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality Management, Investments and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex production environment, success record of delivering operational, financial, and people-related objectives.

Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills. Experience managing budgets, investments, and capital projects. Excellent leadership, communication (Fluent English, Polish native), and people management skills. University degree is a must

• Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing sites within a growing international food production company, with a strong historical background in Poland. A strategic leadership role with significant impact on business performance and growth. Professional development opportunities within a global organization. Competitive compensation, and benefits package.

Dynamic and collaborative work environment, great team focused on goals, and innovation.