Site Manager (all genders)
Hochheim am Main, Germany
Operations – Operations /
Permanent Full-Time /
On-site
IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.
The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022, and recently acquired a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high-value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.
This transformative deal created a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022)
Purpose of Position
Play a pivotal role in shaping the site's future by developing strategic plans and achieving annual goals.
Result Expectation
• Strategic Plan Development: Craft and implement a site-specific strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Your plan should be innovative, relevant, and well-received by the team.
• Operations Policy: Create and execute an annual plan, make key policy decisions, and ensure team commitment to these policies.
• Team Leadership: Optimize team structure, maintain a skilled workforce, manage resources efficiently, and regularly report progress.
• Production Management: Ensure production is on time, of high quality, and cost-effective.
• External Relations: Foster positive relationships with local authorities, organizations, and the community to enhance the company's image.
• People Management: Handle HR responsibilities, inspire your team, and ensure staff development aligns with company goals.
• Safety and Environment: Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Competences
• Role Modelling: Be a leading example, promoting global practices and embodying the company's values.
• Vision and Strategic Thinking: Clearly articulate a future vision and devise growth strategies.
• Change Leadership: Drive and adapt to change, embracing new ideas.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong customer relationships and effectively represent the company.
• People Development: Manage and develop talent, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Matrix Management: Collaborate across the organization, building trust and effective partnerships.
• Sustainable Results Delivery: Focus on executing strategies effectively, making decisions based on facts, and being resilient.
Professional and Personal skills:
Education:
• University degree in Food Technology, Business, or Engineering.
Professional Skills:
• Decisive, ambitious, reliable, innovative
Language Skills:
• Excellent in German and English.
Computer Skills:
• Familiarity with relevant laws and ERP systems (like SAP) is essential.
• MS Office
Professional experiences:
• At least 10 years of management experience in the food or chemical industry.
• Experience in change and project management
Behavioural requirements:
• Communicates effectively and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Develops strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, legal entities and seniority levels.
• Multi-tasking, organizational and time management expertise
• High attention to detail and accuracy
