.Head of ProductionMajor Tasks:Lead and ensure the safe, cost-effective and timely production and packaging of solid finished goods, fulfilling local and international regulations.Safety: Guarantee "0 accidents" by taking all appropriate measures (e.G. behavior-based safety, implementation of process, plant & machinery safety, occupational health and industrial safety programs, learning organization).Quality: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (especially GMP) and guarantee stable processes, with a special focus on "right-first-time".Engineering: Guarantee proper operation and maintenance of equipment, instruments and facilities together with Head of Engineering, supported by engineering area.Supply Chain: Ensure meeting of customer and consumer needs in close collaboration with the planning department, with a focus on changing demands (e.G. eCommerce, personalized medicine).Optimization of processes and unit operations: Ensure continuous improvement culture with a strong focus on efficiency (e.G. OAE) and on strengthening of the culture of Operational Excellence.Strive for excellence in collaboration with all areas involved (e.G. Engineering, Quality).Strategic projects: Lead the strategic development of the area by defining and implementing of projects (e.G. new technologies, new products, new markets, digitalization, automatization, flexibility).Finances / reporting: Plan and manage the operating expenses (OPEX), guarantee competitiveness of the site by meeting all relevant KPIs (e.G. FTEs, savings).People & culture: Develop production personnel, by ensuring talent attraction, training and coaching of competencies and by building a high-performance culture.Drive Site advancement of PSS Strategy by acting as a lead and role model for the Asset Ownership Pillar by exemplifying and driving the Pillar Concept and its tools in and with the respective teams (hear model, performance dialogue, gembas...).Ensure that PSS methodology is cascaded through the organization.Skills:Education: Pharmaceutical / chemical degree (e.G. QFB, Chemical Engineer, Biochemistry Engineer, QFI, related master degree desirable) or equivalent degree.Languages: Spanish, English advanced (able to interact in forums at a global level).Experience: At least 5 years in pharmaceutical or chemical industry as plant, production and/or packaging manager.Knowledge: Leading groups/departments, local and International pharmaceutical regulations, GMPs, lean & 6 sigma tools, digital concepts, investment projects.Main Bayer Competencies: Customer Focus, Drives Results, Manages Complexity, Business Insight, Strategic Mindset, Builds Effective Teams, Courage, Cultivates Innovation.Skills: Leadership and communication skills, project management experience, results-oriented, managing complexity, personnel management, able to work and deliver results under pressure, strong focus on continuous improvement, high flexibility and adaptability for problem solving