Interim Packaging Manager (Spanish-Speaking) – 2-Month Contract

Location: Salas, Spain

Rate: Up to €100 per hour

Duration: Up to 2 months (immediate start preferred)

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Packaging Manager to support a factory start-up phase in Salas, Spain. This is a short-term contract role requiring strong operational expertise and the ability to guide and support on-site teams during a critical ramp-up period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership and technical support across packaging operations
• Guide and support the local supervisor and team in running packaging lines efficiently
• Oversee and optimise the operation of:
• 4 case packers
• 7 flow packers
• 1 cup filler
• 2 palletisers
• Ensure smooth coordination of staff and machinery during the start-up phase
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement practical solutions quickly
• Support process organisation, workflow efficiency, and team capability building

Requirements:

• Proven experience in packaging operations within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong hands-on knowledge of packaging machinery and line management
• Experience working in start-up or scale-up factory environments is highly desirable
• Ability to lead, coach, and support supervisors and operational teams
• Basic Spanish language skills required
• Must be available on-site in Salas, Spain for the duration of the contract

What We Offer:

• Competitive rate
• Opportunity to play a key role in a factory start-up environment
• Dynamic, fast-paced project with immediate impact

If you have the expertise and availability to step into a critical support role and drive packaging operations forward, we’d like to hear from you.