General Manager-Site Director Riems (Germany)

Lesuccès d'une entreprise passe avant tout par les hommes et femmes qui lacomposent...

Ceva Santé Animale est la 1ère entreprise de santé animale française, et est classée au 5ème rang mondial.

Ensemble, c'est avec passion que les femmes et les hommes de Ceva recherchent, développent, produisent et commercialisent des solutions de santé innovantes pour soigner tous les animaux, et ainsi contribuer à la préservation des grands équilibres de notre planète.

Nous nous engageons à assurer le meilleur niveau de soins et de bien-être possible aux animaux d’élevage (volailles, porcs, ruminants), aux animaux de compagnie (chiens et chats) et à la faune sauvage.

En effet, notre vision « Ensemble, au-delà de la santé animale » met en avant le lien étroit qui existe entre la santé et le bien-être des personnes, des animaux et de notre planète. Ceva est plus que jamais engagé dans une approche « One Health », une seule santé en français.

Dans le cadre de notre politique "Diversité, équité et inclusion", Ceva Santé Animale s'engage en faveur de l'emploi des personnes en situation de handicap et déploie les moyens nécessaires au bon déroulement des entretiens de recrutement. N'hésitez pas à nous solliciter.

Vos missions

We are looking for a visionary and results‑driven General Manager to lead one of Ceva’s strategic manufacturing sites. This is more than an operational role — it’s a transformation mandate. You will have full responsibility for site performance, compliance, and people development, while shaping the future of Ceva’s global manufacturing network.

As General Manager (Geschäftsführer), you will oversee all site functions (including R&D and Global Industrial Development) with approximately 150 employees. This position is part of the Global International Manufacturing Operations (GIMO) Leadership Team and reports directly to the Senior Vice President for GIMO.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the site’s strategic roadmap, considering risk analysis to ensure sustainable development and ensuring alignment with Ceva’s global objectives and long‑term growth ambitions
Lead Transformation: Drive and sustain cultural and operational change to position the site as a benchmark for innovation and excellence
Operational Performance: Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and reliability across all manufacturing sites using operational excellence & digitalization as critical enablers
Quality & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements; act as the primary contact for inspections and audits
Safety Leadership: Champion a culture of safety-first, ensuring all operations meet or exceed health and safety standards
Cost Management: Optimize operational costs while maintaining high standards of product quality and service delivery
Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the site leadership team to build a high‑performing, engaged workforce
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Commercial, R&D, Quality and Supply Chain teams to align operations with business goals

Why joining us?

Impact & Autonomy: Full ownership to design and implement bold strategies that transform the site
Innovation Playground: Lead digitalization and operational excellence projects that set new industry standards
Leadership Visibility: High exposure within Ceva’s global leadership, opening doors for future executive roles
Culture of Growth: Engage and inspire teams through purpose‑driven leadership and inclusive decision‑making

Votre profil

Industrial Engineer, Veterinary, Pharmacist, or equivalent
At least 15 years of successful experience in manufacturing in an international environment within the pharmaceutical or Animal health Industry
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory environments (FDA, USDA, EPA, EU GMP, etc.)
Skills in developing and executing strategic plans aligned with company objectives
Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, budgeting, and cost control
Ability to balance short‑term operational goals with long‑term growth strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and deliver measurable results
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to implement efficiency and productivity improvements
Ability to inspire and motivate teams, set clear goals, and foster a positive organizational culture
Strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and talent development
Capacity to manage cross‑functional teams and resolve conflicts effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
Fluent in German and English

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