Plant Operations Manager

Antolin

Plant Operations Manager - Production, Logistics, Supply Chain

Hénin-Beaumont | France

Full Time

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier; we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world's leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 700 vehicle models around the world.

With 136 manufacturing plants and offices in 23 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through 75 years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.

We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.

As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

Mission:

The Operations Manager ensures optimal performance across production, logistics, and supply chain. Responsible for driving process optimisation, continuous improvement, and efficient resource planning, the role ensures the fulfilment of customer requirements and operational KPI targets. The Operations Manager develops and supports a team of around 80 employees, reinforcing quality, safety, and operational excellence. As an active member of the site's management committee, they contribute to strategic decisions, support industrial development projects, and drive the digitalisation of processes to secure the site's long term performance and competitiveness.

Main responsibilities:

Operational leadership and coordination

• Supervise the site's industrial activities (production, logistics, supply chain).
• Optimise industrial processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead and optimise production planning, currently operating on a 3-shift system.
• Prioritize operations according to customer requirements, including one synchronised production unit.
• Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, productivity, tool changes, inventory, etc.) and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to budget definition, monitor execution, and optimise resource utilisation.
• Promote collaboration across teams to strengthen cohesion, autonomy, and overall performance.

Team management and development

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 80 employees.
• Strengthen quality, safety, and continuous improvement practices.
• Promote a hands on management style based on communication, rigor, and accountability.

Strategic contribution

• Implement industrial strategies defined by the management committee.
• Ensure the site's performance and operational continuity.
• Contribute to development projects: new products, investments, flow optimisation.
• Support the digitalisation of processes and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• As a member of the site's management committee, actively participate in strategic decision-making.

What can we offer you:

You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities.

We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.

You will work on international projects for world renowned companies in Automotive sector.

You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies.

We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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