Director of Operations

il y a 1 jour

Angers, France Vida Group International Temps plein

**Position is based in Northwestern France. Individual must be open to relocating to the area.**

Our client offers relocation assistance and notice-period flexibility.

The Director of Operations will lead our client’s EMEA manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This role is accountable for implementing best-in-class processes, strengthening customer experience, improving supply chain resilience, advancing manufacturing capabilities, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Lead and optimize daily operations across EMEA manufacturing sites to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
- Own financial and operational performance, including throughput, KPIs, cost management, and working capital (inventory, A/R, A/P).
- Implement daily accountability systems to monitor performance and address issues in real time.
- Ensure successful product launches by aligning manufacturing and supply chain requirements with engineering and commercial teams.
- Build flexible, build-to-order supply and production capabilities to support customer demand.
- Develop high-performing teams through inclusive leadership, talent development, and proactive labor relations.
- Collaborate across HR, Finance, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure execution of business plans.
- Champion continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, digital manufacturing, and data-driven decision-making.
- Present operational performance and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders.

**Key Competencies**
- Proven leadership of engineered-to-order manufacturing operations within matrix organizations.
- Progression from plant-level to multi-site operational leadership roles.
- Strong KPI and results orientation with experience building transformational roadmaps.
- Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, digital manufacturing, and operational financials.
- Inclusive leadership style; demonstrated success in building high-performing teams.
- Skilled in cross-functional partnership and executive-level communication.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 15+ years of global operations experience in manufacturing, OEM, or B2B environments.
- Strong strategic and executional capabilities.
- Hands-on, servant leadership style with presence on the shop floor (Gemba).
- Proficient in English; strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with Lean, Agile, and digital operations systems.

Application Question(s):

- Are you open to relocating to Northwestern France?

Work Location: In person

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