Operations Director

The organisation

For confidential reasons, the name of the client will be shared at a later stage.

The position

The Operations Director will have end responsibility for 6 production facilities, as well as for safety, procurement and supply chain. These facilities are located in Europe. He/She will report into the Managing Director. As the organisation is undergoing a re-structuring, there is a need for an Operations Director with proven experience in change management.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Ensure that the organizational goals for Safety, Health and Environment in all plants in Europe are realized.
• Achieve the highest possible level of quality and output of finished products and services in all locations by optimizing the following:
  • operational processes from planning to delivery (excluding installation);
  • usage of material and resources; 
  • work environment; 
  • employees. 
• Ensure that procurement is carried out in the most efficient manner.
• Manage the budget in terms of costs, investments and expected results.
• Support and manage staff by providing clear guidelines to reach the set objectives.
• MT Membership: contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives through a good production strategy.
• Understand the strategy and value proposition to the market and align production so that it serves the strategy.

Candidate profile

• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner;
• Ability to reinforce culture around performance. Successful track record in change management;
• Expertise in lean manufacturing methodology (5S);
• University degree in Engineering, preferable Mechanical Engineering;
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior operational/ manufacturing position within an international, publicly listed company;
• Clear understanding of CSR policies and Quality & Safety, Health, Environment management systems (e.g. ISO 9000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001);
• Business oriented professional with high drive and motivation;
• Strategic planning and project management skills;
• Analytical and process oriented skills;
• Excellent communication skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to liaise with all levels in the organisation;
• Positive attitude, open minded and accessible team player;
• Hands-on, pragmatic, result driven and eye for detail, where needed;
• Excellent leadership and people management skills;
• Willing to travel (about 20%);
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Terms & conditions

Competitive compensation package.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below. For more information please contact Pearl Borst Pauwels - Chew, Office: + 31 (0) 73 615 47 00.