About this role
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024. Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you! Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project! #IWorkForAllForGood
POSITION SUMMARY
As Plant Director , you will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the Tangiers site, ensuring the achievement of SMQCDE objectives (Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Environment). You will lead a large and structured management team and act as a key representative of Bel locally. Beyond operational excellence, you will be responsible for maintaining a constructive and sustainable social climate , in line with French labor regulations and Bel’s values. This role requires a strong ability to combine industrial rigor, people leadership and social dialogue. This role is part of the MENA Geography and reports to Benoit MANCHERON.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Health, Safety & Working Conditions Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and working conditions for all employees and contractors.
- Deploy a strong prevention culture and continuous improvement approach.
- Work closely with employee representatives on HSE and working conditions topics.
- Industrial & Operational Performance Define and deploy the industrial strategy of the site in line with Group objectives.
- Guarantee operational excellence across production, maintenance, quality and supply chain.
- Lead performance management using SMQCDE indicators.
- Drive productivity, reliability and capacity optimization.
- Manage CAPEX, industrial master plans and major transformation projects.
- Quality & Food Safety Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong quality culture.
- People Leadership & Social Dialogue Lead, develop and engage a large, diverse workforce.
- Ensure high‑quality, constructive and transparent social dialogue with employee representatives.
- Anticipate and manage labour relations in a complex industrial environment.
- Drive skills development, succession planning and long‑term employability.
- Support organizational changes with a responsible and structured approach.
- Transformation & Change Management Lead industrial transformation initiatives (digitalization, automation, new technologies).
- Drive change while ensuring strong employee engagement and social sustainability.
- Contribute actively to Bel’s global industrial programs and communities.
- Local & External Representation Act as the main representative of Bel at site level.
- Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, institutions and partners.
- Reinforce Bel’s image as a responsible and committed local employer.
- PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent & strong experience in industrial operations Proven leadership experience in an operations environment.
- Solid background in food, FMCG or process industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations and drive transformation.
- Strong leadership, credibility and communication skills.
- Fluent in French and English.
- Arabic is a strong plus.
- International exposure is a strong asset.
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