Job Description
Plant Manager
Req ID:  738
Country/Region:  Poland
Job Location:  Trawniki
Legal Entity:  NICOLS Poland Sp. Z.o.o.
Division:  Manufacturing
Contract type:  Permanent (Poland)
Remote/On Site:  On Site
Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time
Gross annual base salary depending on relevant experience, skills, and internal/external equity:  300.000-350.000 PLN
Information at a Glance
Join Nicols and Make a Difference Every Day
At Nicols, we believe in more than just creating quality products – we believe in building a better future. Guided by our core values of passion, respect, and integrity, we work as one team to deliver sustainable solutions. If you’re looking for a role where innovation meets responsibility, and where your ideas truly matter, Nicols is the place for you. Come and be part of a company that values collaboration, growth, and making a positive impact.

🚀 PLANT MANAGER – TRAWNIKI (POLAND)

 

🎯 Key Responsibilities

👥 Lead People & Culture

  • Develop and coach a team of ~500 employees + temporary workers
  • Build a culture of accountability and engagement
  • Foster strong employee relations and cross-functional collaboration

⚙️ Deliver Operational Excellence

  • Ensure Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity targets
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Improve efficiency, customer service and competitiveness

📈 Drive Business Performance

  • Own plant financial performance and CAPEX delivery
  • Improve productivity and cost competitiveness
  • Contribute to strategic planning and investment decisions

🚀 Lead Change & Innovation

  • Drive digital transformation
  • Support automation and modernization projects
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement

🏭 Organization Scope

The plant manager reports to the BU Head and is part of the core BU team.

Are reporting to the plant Manager :

  • Production Managers
  • Technical Manager
  • Planning & Supply
  • Quality
  • HSE
  • Lean & Continuous Improvement

🌱 Internal Development Path

Possible progressive transition plan based on candidate profile

⬇️ Step 1 Production • Technical • Lean & CI

⬇️ Step 2 Planning & Supply

⬇️ Step 3 Quality & Safety

Target Scope by End 2028, and with development plan and coaching


✅ Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations
  • Proven experience leading a plant or large production facility
  • Strong technical background and people management experience (incl blue collars)
  • Experience of cooperating or supervising supply chain, quality and HSE.
  • Experience in FMCG & international environment
  • English fluent

✅CSF:

  • Build a High-Performance Leadership Team
  • Create a Strong Safety & Quality Culture
  • Deliver Sustainable Manufacturing Performance
  • Improve Cost Competitiveness
  • Build the Future of the Trawniki Site
  • Create a Culture of Accountability and engagement
Thank you for considering a career with Nicols.
We are committed to creating innovative products that contribute to a more sustainable world. By joining our team, you’ll become part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth. We look forward to welcoming passionate professionals who want to help shape the future with us.