Executive Search by Acces People:
Join a leading European life science manufacturing company dedicated to excellence in sustainable production and innovation. Our client is highly regarded for its commitment to producing top-quality products through environmentally responsible practices and cutting-edge technology.
The Plant Site Director holds full legal, operational, and financial responsibility for the site, and ensures the effective oversight of all employees and adherence to established policies and procedures. Continue the further development of a successful team which has a strong collaborative, high-performance culture.
The Site Director will play an essential part in the global strategy by aligning with an extensive international network and reporting to the HQ in Denmark.
Key Responsibilities – examples.
- Site Leadership: Organize, lead, and manage all site operations, ensuring production and supply chain meet quality, sustainability, and cost standards.
- Strategic Planning: Implement long- and short-term plans to meet the organization’s goals with a focus on safety and sustainability.
- Operational Excellence: Optimize processes, mitigate risks, and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
- Legal Compliance: Act as the legal representative, ensuring regulatory and company policy adherence.
- Financial Management: Oversee site budgets and operational costs responsible.
- Quality Assurance: Uphold ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 standards and ensure labor regulation compliance.
- Talent Management: Recruit and develop staff, manage People Surveys, Development Dialogues, and salary reviews.
- Collaborative Communication: Work closely with global executive team to ensure alignment on key objectives.
- Value-driven Leadership: Lead with integrity, responsibility, and commitment, fostering loyalty and accountability.
Qualifications:
- Education: Ideally a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent graduate degree is preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years’ experience managing a multinational corporation production facility located in the region – preferably a Northern Europe based company within the food industry. It is paramount that the site director can relate to and operate within the Palsgaard culture.
- Key Competencies: A strong understanding of the full value chain, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies. Experience with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 is essential.
- Leadership Qualities: An inspiring leader with high integrity, able to motivate dedicated professionals and rally teams around a shared vision. A multi-dimensional thinker adaptable to new approaches and developments.
If you qualify for the above and have interest in the job, please send email with CV to Zain Hussain and Jens Purup Krog from Access People Executive Search & Recruitment at Zain@access-people.com and Jens@access-people.com.
- Locations
- Palsgaard Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Palsgaard Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
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About Palsgaard
At Palsgaard, we specialise in plant-based food emulsifiers, a field we've led for over 100 years. Our small yet crucial role in delivering delicious foods extends to non-food markets such as polymers and personal care.
A Century of Expertise
Since our founder Einar Viggo Schou invented the plant-based emulsifier in 1917, we've driven innovation through our seven global application centres.
Our food technology experts are dedicated to using our understanding of emulsifiers to drive constant innovation and empower the international food industry to explore new trends.
Nexus, our R&D sister company, advances emulsifier technology with significant scientific freedom, ensuring innovative solutions for Palsgaard's diverse applications.
Impactful Emulsifiers
Emulsifiers blend incompatible ingredients like water, oil, and air, significantly enhancing product quality. They enable stable emulsions, prevent oil separation, and control aeration and viscosity in bakery, confectionery, dairy, ice cream, margarine, and plant-based foods. Combined with stabilisers, they improve texture, mouthfeel, and shelf-life while supporting healthier food options.
Committed to Responsibility
Since 1908, we've fostered a culture of responsibility, loyalty, and respect, celebrating our colleagues, families, and communities. Our ambition drives responsible sourcing, reduced energy consumption, and CO2 emissions. We address societal challenges such as food waste and safety and offer RSPO SG-certified emulsifiers.
Beyond Food
Our emulsifiers also serve personal care and polymer markets, providing safe, sustainable alternatives to conventional additives. They enhance food packaging and help reduce food waste.
Owned by the Schou Foundation, we have nearly 700 colleagues in 17 countries and six factories on four continents.
Join us in shaping the future of plant-based emulsifiers at Palsgaard.