Executive Assistant to the Plant Manager (m/f/d)

Your tasks

As part of our mission to drive operational excellence and strategic growth at our Albergaria-a-Velha site, we are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant / Advisor to the Plant Manager.

In this pivotal role, you will act as the Plant Manager’s right hand, ensuring smooth operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and enabling effective communication across all levels of the organization.

• Executive Support & Governance: Prepare, run, and follow up on management meetings, workshops, and site visits. Draft decision papers, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Performance Management: Implement and maintain steering tools and reporting systems; track KPIs and OKRs; produce performance dashboards.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the interface between local teams, corporate HQ, and external partners; coordinate projects across R&D, production, logistics, procurement, and other functions.
• Strategic Analysis & Risk Management: Research best practices, identify operational risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor budget adherence and analyze cost-saving opportunities across departments.
• People & Change Management: Support HR in workforce planning, onboarding, and training; assist in communication during change initiatives.
• Digital & Innovation: Contribute to smart factory initiatives and rollout of digital tools.
• Events & Communication: Organize strategic offsites, town halls, and plant tours; prepare internal/external communications.

Our benefits

Career development
We offer tailored training opportunities and diverse, including international, career prospects. Your professional development matters to us.

Challenging and dynamic
In our global company, you can look forward to an exciting and dynamic environment.

Flexibility is key
Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work remotely in a hybrid setup.

Ideas and sense
Contribute your expertise – your input is valued and appreciated. The result of your work is products that protect the environment and health.

Modern technologies and digital communication
State-of-the-art technology and digital media are a given, enabling efficient communication.

Room for maneuver
We set shared goals that you pursue independently.

Your profile

• Educational Requirements: Completed university degree, ideally in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Work Experience: First relevant experience in project management, operations, or consulting –preferably in an industrial or international environment.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with digital tools and reporting systems.
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Portuguese; German is a plus.
• Personal Attributes: Reliable, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, adaptable, and service-oriented. Strong communication and organizational skills with a strategic mindset.