Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Operational Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive operational strategy for the site, aligning with global corporate and operations objectives and local market demands.
• Lead and manage the manufacturing operations.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies) to continuously improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Financial responsibility for the specified operations, including budget development, forecasting, and cost control to achieve financial targets.
• Manufacturing & Production Management:
• Oversee all aspects of production planning, scheduling, and execution across the manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure optimal capacity utilization, efficient resource allocation, and adherence to global quality standards.
• Drive the successful scaling of new product introductions (NPI), collaborating closely with R&D and Product Management.
• Champion a robust safety culture and ensure compliance with regional and national Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) regulations.
• Champion the organisation's sustainability goals. This includes working towards Net-Zero emissions, optimising energy efficiency through Smart Manufacturing, identifying ways of recycling to achieve sustainability goals.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization:
• Partner with Supply Chain/ Procurement leadership to facilitate the end-to-end site supply chain requirements, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and inbound/outbound logistics.
• Provide input on regional supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Field Operations & Customer Fulfillment:
• Partner with Global Order Management to ensure timely and accurate delivery and installation of manufactured products to customers throughout customer locations.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Product Management to ensure operational capabilities meet customer expectations.
• Digital Transformation & Technology Integration:
• Collaborate with Digital and Operations leadership to facilitate the regional implementation of global digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives (e.g., IoT, AI, automation, advanced analytics, MES/ERP systems).
• Leverage data-driven insights to identify operational bottlenecks, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making across all Darmstadt functions.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• People Leadership & Organisational Development:
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse, and engaged operational leadership team and workforce.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, customer-centricity, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Partner with Human Resources to oversee regional talent management, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives to ensure future operational capabilities.
• Own the key areas of site legal responsibility including :
• Working Time: Ensuring strict compliance with the legislative requirements, including maximum working hours and minimum rest periods.
• Anti-Discrimination: Ensuring all activities, including hiring and internal treatment, comply with the legislative requirements and foster an environment of inclusion and belonging.
• Duty of Care to Employees: Fulfilling the general duty of care as an employer representative.
• Global Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Act as a key member of the Global Operations leadership team, contributing to global strategy and best practice sharing.
• Collaborate with global and regional Operational and Functional leaders (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Product, Finance, HR, HSEQ) to ensure integrated business operations and to achieve company-wide goals.
• Represent the company's operational interests with key stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Required Experience:
• A strong track record of progressive leadership experience in complex operational roles within a global manufacturing environment, with proven experience

Benefits

Additional Information

Reporting To: Regional Operations Director - Europe Location: Porto Purpose of the Role: The Director, Operations for Porto is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of manufacturing, in partnership with materials management, and operational field services leadership, for Porto operations. The Operational site, consists of around 180 direct and indirect operational staff. This role is pivotal in translating the company's global operational strategy into effective site execution, ensuring high-quality product delivery, optimizing digital efficiency, and driving profitability within a complex, high-tech, multi-site manufacturing environment. The role will champion digital transformation initiatives, foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability, and ensure operations contribute significantly to global business objectives and customer satisfaction.

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