Current Roles

Operations Director EMEA
Salary: excellent package

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS EMEA- THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established, market-leading international manufacturer. The company represents a portfolio of global brands spanning various markets, industries and geographies with a deep knowledge in transforming how projects get done. They deliver market-leading innovation that is thoughtfully engineered and grounded in solving real human challenges and needs.

Through a strong network of distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 100 countries, our client proudly offers a wide range of products across a family of global brands.

SUMMARY

The Director of Operations EMEA provides strategic leadership and guidance for operational activities of the organisation in the EMEA region with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management. Directly responsible for the manufacturing activities of several EMEA plants and their supply chains.

The Operations Director has overall responsibility for all functions covering supply planning, sourcing, production, warehousing and logistics across all EMEA locations ensuring customer requirements are met on time while maintaining the highest level of quality and productivity. This position reports to the VP of the International Division.

Operations Director EMEA – Skills and Qualifications:

• Significant leadership experience in various functional areas of operations, including sourcing, warehousing, distribution & logistics, assembly operations, machining and plastics with proven experience in safety, quality, delivery and cost management.
• Proven substantial experience in leading an operations function of a manufacturing company with the flexibility of being hands on with day-to-day responsibilities, while at the same time supporting the business strategically.
• Strong leadership and communication skills Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and change management.
• Good understanding of materials requirements planning and general systems along with a high financial acumen is a must. Ability to travel internationally 25-40% of the time.

Location

Flexible, ideally based in UK or one of these European countries: Poland, Germany, Italy or Romania. Regular travel throughout EMEA required.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced operational leader to make their mark on an established and exciting global business. The business has a strong market-leading position. The company remains focused on progressing to the next stage of their strategic plan and taking advantage of growth opportunities.

The Director of Operations EMEA will have executive level responsibility and authority to make critical changes as part of a close senior team. The appointee will be expected to play a major part in delivering the growth plans for the business and take full responsibility for the success over the long term. The role will be challenging and highly rewarding in every sense.

The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating and high-profile role with the opportunity to be part of an even larger organisation in the future.

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