Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an operations organization of approximately 300 employees, promoting engagement, accountability and a performance-driven culture
• Ensure performance in Safety, Quality, Costs, Delivery and People management (SQCDP) by monitoring performance indicators, driving operational excellence and implementing continuous improvement actions
• Drive the site's operational transformation by deploying IWS principles, supporting change and fostering a continuous improvement mindset
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and other site functions to deliver cross-functional projects and achieve plant objectives
• Optimize human resources, equipment and budgets to sustainably improve operational performance, asset reliability and the site's competitiveness

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• At least 10 years' experience in operations management, production or industrial site leadership
• Proven experience in a high-volume production environment (process manufacturing)
• Experience managing teams of at least 100 employees
• Recognized leadership with strong ability to unite, influence and develop the performance of large teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with practical experience in change management
• Native or fluent French (C2) and professional working proficiency in English (B2)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in operations management, with a focus on driving performance in Safety, Quality, Costs, Delivery, and People management. Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives and optimize resources in a high-volume production environment.