Join Paulig as Manufacturing Director – Wet Sauces & Snacking
Paulig is on a mission to shape the future of food. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Manufacturing Director to lead our manufacturing within wet sauces and snacking operations across our Tipton (UK) and Berga (Spain) sites.
This is a high-impact leadership role, sitting on both the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) and the Paulig Group Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for driving manufacturing excellence, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration across international sites.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and inspire manufacturing teams to deliver high performance and efficiency.
* Drive continuous improvement and future-oriented manufacturing processes.
* Align manufacturing strategy with broader supply chain and business goals.
* Foster synergy across sites and functions to maximise performance.
* Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards.
* Customer focused delivering high service and acting with business acumen.
* Develop talent through Paulig’s WeGrow framework and build strong leadership at every level.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive leadership experience in international food manufacturing or relevant FMCG companies.
* Proven success managing multiple international production sites.
* Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Passion for developing people and driving cross-functional impact.
Key Competencies
* Cognitive: Business acumen, objectivity
* Interpersonal: Active listening, customer focus, influencing senior stakeholders
* Personal: Growth mindset, desire to learn
* Leadership: Delegation, coaching, strategic planning