Company:

The client is an international agri-food business operating as part of a larger integral group. It specialises in the production and processing of forage and agricultural products, supplying international markets. The business combines large-scale farming operations with industrial processing capabilities and is focused on operational efficiency, product quality, and the adoption of modern agricultural and processing technologies.

Opportunity:

This role leads a dehydration and baling plant within a highly variable agricultural environment. It is responsible for ensuring stable, efficient, and reliable operations aligned with production, quality, and cost targets. The role has a strong focus on asset reliability, maintenance planning, and minimising unplanned downtime.

The Plant Manager reports to Farm Management and oversees plant supervisors. The position is critical in aligning field production, industrial processing, and logistics to maintain continuity of supply and operational performance.

This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong ownership,



execution discipline, and the ability to operate effectively in a rural, high-demand setting. Performance will be measured against key operational metrics including cost per ton, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), unplanned downtime, and production delivery versus plan.

Responsibilities:

Operational Performance & Planning
- Develop and execute production plans based on raw material availability and business targets
- Ensure consistent throughput and remove operational bottlenecks
- Deliver production volumes in line with plan

Financial Management & Cost Control
- Own plant performance against budget
- Control cost per ton produced and identify deviations
- Implement corrective actions to improve efficiency

Process Optimisation & OEE
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness across availability, performance, and quality
- Reduce waste in energy, materials, and operational time
- Lead structured

📌 Plant Manager (Córdoba)
🏢 Greg O'Hanlon International
📍 Córdoba