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