Director Operations (Business Units Ned & Ger)

Director Operations (Business Unit)

Organisation:

The organisation is an international manufacturer and supplier of high-tech and innovative machines. 

The role:

To support the organisation's rapid growth, there is a need for a Director Operations to lead and manage the operations of a BU in the Netherlands and Germany.

The Director Operations of the BU reports to the COO and is part of the executive team Operations. He/She leads, plans, organises and controls the activities of the operations, which consist of manufacturing, material management, warehousing order desk and expedition, manufacturing engineering. There are approximately 515 employees in the operations team.

The position is based in Germany.

• Leads the operations function of the BU. Oversees the establishment and compliance of the operation locations short-term and long-term goals with overall corporate objectives.
• Facilitates the development, maintenance and monitoring of organisational plans.
• Ensures clarity, understanding and commitment from all stakeholders and is responsible for the performance of all department functions — Manufacturing, Material Management, Order Services and in the operational units of the BU.
• Provides staff support to the Board, committees and external organisations and can represent the COO as spokesperson at important functions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Co-develops and implements corporate policies, procedures and organizational structure for the operations locations.
• Provides support to any number of projects from an operational, financial and resource standpoint.
• Prepares the organisation for ongoing change. Responsible for new product introductions, new ways of working and the relocation of tan existing plant to another location.
• Develops initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness. Major focus will be on cost control and implementation of standard processes.
• Coordinates to resolve operating problems and authorizes department operational procedures within corporate framework.
• Provides advice, guidance and leads managers in their professional development.
• Directs all aspects of effective administrative management, financial management and reporting and human resource management.

Requirements:

For the Director Operations position, we are looking for a candidate with a successful track record in the (multi-sites) manufacturing management of capital goods. He/She maintains a good overview of the operations while remaining hands-on and results driven. He/She is a people manager (coach) who creates an inspiring work environment and communicates the vision to energise others.

• University degree (technical or business administration)
• At least 8 years of management experience in the manufacturing of capital goods
• Prior working experience in Germany is a must
• Experience in managing and driving manufacturing improvements and projects (lean philosophy)
• Experience with introducing cost control measures
• Experience in managing and building relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Good thinker with strong analytical skills, demonstrating sound judgement and decision making
• Ability to manage complexity and to lead from a distance
• Comfortable in an environment of continuous growth
• Drives result and takes initiatives to achieve goals
• Structured implementer, integrating easily with colleagues from other cultures
• Bilingual in German and English

Remuneration:

€100.000 base salary (indicative)
30% to 50% bonus
Company Car

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.