Managing Director

Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter x Nupik products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter x Nupik is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys & condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place.Job SummaryWe are seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director to lead our entity in Spain into it’s next phase of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have deep industry expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic expansion. Full P&L responsibilities for standalone manufacturing and logistics operation in a unionized environment. Able to navigate complexity through a matrix organization to engage and support operational deliver and growth.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision & Growth- Define and execute the long-term strategy aligned with scalable and sustainable growth. - Monitor competitive trends to ensure effective positioning in sustainable packaging solutions and manufacturing processes.Leadership & Influence- Create organizational and cultural alignment across teams to foster ownership and accountability. - Build a cultural alignment and ownership across the organization.Financial Acumen- Drive revenue growth and cost optimization to achieve financial targets. - Manage the full P&L, ensuring ownership of key performance metrics (EBITDA and some others) - Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Commercial Execution- Establish clear KPIs and performance frameworks to measure commercial effectiveness and revenue growth. - Align commercial strategy with market opportunities and client needs to ensure sustainable business growth.Communication & Stakeholder Management- Report strategic and financial updates to the Board. - Maintain and strengthen relationships with unions, clients, suppliers, regulators, and investors. - Represent the organization externallyOperational Excellence- Drive a culture of operational excellence and innovation across all business functions. - Oversee daily operations, including production, supply chain, quality control, and logistics. - Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Core Competencies and RequirementsEducation- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. - Strong understanding of packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability trends.Work Experience- Previous experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role. - Proven success leading growth and transformation in manufacturing, packaging, or industrial environments.Technical SkillsCertifcation, licenses and registration.- Familiarity with ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives. - Strong financial acumen and comfort managing full P&L ownership.Core Competencies Required- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and drive results across complex organizations. - A hands-on, transparent leadership style, grounded in operational excellence and clear communication. - Commitment to ESG principles and sustainable manufacturing. - Proven track record of P&L responsibility and ownership of results - Language skills: Proficient in English & Spanish - Strong proven experience of influencing and skills to build, maintain and improve operational delivery with forward thinking approach - Demonstrates clear and effective communication across all levelsJob DimensionsEnvironment and SafetyEvery deSter x Nupik employee contributes to a safe and environmentally conscious working environment and in doing so assumes the following responsibilities:- Act in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in all work activities. - Contribute to deSter's environmental and safety objectives and performance. - Actively report deviations, hazardous situations and incidents. - Participate in analyses and initiatives that frame within environment and safety and are relevant to the job.What we offerJoining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.