Senior Operations Director

The Senior Operations Director will lead and drive regional manufacturing in Europe, developing and executing a comprehensive manufacturing strategy, building a high-performance culture, and driving automation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Develop and execute a Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth and sales plans.
• Lead with EHS as a core value (not just a priority)—strong on COMHA/process safety.
• Build and evolve a high-performance culture and leadership team across multiple cultures.
• Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement (SAP, MRP systems, asset monitoring, DCS familiarity).
• Evaluate and develop plant management talent – EC-3 level evaluations.
• Oversee CAPEX decisions and facility upgrades.
• Support new product introduction with R&D and Commercial.
• Lead integration of new acquisitions.
• Eventually own the regional supply chain function.
• Ensure excellence in customer experience, productivity, and cost control

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• Collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected