Director of Operations
3 days ago
Rennes
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., • 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., • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred., • 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.
