Operation Director - Manufacturing

About the Opportunity: Operations Director Your mission as an Operations Director is to lead, optimize, and scale the organization s operational capabilities to ensure efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth. You will play a critical leadership role in translating strategy into execution, driving operational excellence, and building a high-performance culture across all operational functions. Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Execution & Operational Excellence Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs. Lead end-to-end operations, ensuring efficiency, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance productivity and performance. Establish and monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems. Oversee capacity planning and ensure scalability to support business growth. Manage operational budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives. Optimize resource allocation across people, systems, and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Commercial, IT) to ensure alignment. Lead organizational design and capability-building initiatives within operations. Identify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Strengthen relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders. Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Essential Skills & Qualifications: Leadership & Operational Expertise Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field (MBA is a plus). 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience in scaling operations and leading transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred). Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost optimization. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities. Ability to manage complexity, lead change, and influence at the executive level. Fluent in English. What Success Looks Like in This Role Improved operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization. High-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. Successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs. Strong alignment between operational plans and business objectives. High-performing teams with strong engagement and retention. Continuous improvement embedded as a core operational mindset. What You ll Gain: Impact, Leadership & Growth Lead operations within a reputable and growing industrial organization. Play a key role in shaping strategy and driving large-scale transformation. Work in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and innovation. Influence business performance and long-term organizational success. Lead Operations. Drive Excellence.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field (MBA is a plus). 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience in scaling operations and leading transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred). Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost optimization. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities. Ability to manage complexity, lead change, and influence at the executive level. Fluent in English.