Ph3bPurpose of the position /b /h3pThe Operations Director is responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving all aspects of Division Operations, ensuring sustainable performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. /ppThis role drives operational excellence through strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined execution of lean manufacturing and business processes, aligned with the Division and Hiab Business Line growth strategies. /ph3bMain tasks and responsibilities /b /h3pbSafety /b /pulliPromoting the importance of Environmental, Health and Safety culture, with the responsibility of securing own and co-workers’ safety and health at all times in line with the Company’s Health and Safety statement, policy and Risk Assessments /li /ulpbQuality /b /pulliResponsibility and ownership of PSC product quality processes and drawing specifications in line with customer expectations /liliEmbrace a zero-defects and right-first-time culture within an overall total cost of quality framework /li /ulpbDelivery Capacity Management /b /pulliDevelop long and short-term capacity plans to meet customer demand /liliSecure resources and competencies to manage the strategy and day-to-day operations /liliOwnership of the SMR/ SOP process to balance Supply to Demand /liliDevelop long and short-term capacity plans to meet customer demand /liliEnsure the delivery of a material replenishment strategy in line with the PSC inventory policy /li /ulpbProductivity Operational Excellence /b /pulliDetermine and implement annual plans and budgets to achieve overall strategic objectives /liliDevelop and monitor performance goals (KPIs) to achieve overall financial targets and initiate corrective and preventive actions when necessary /liliCreate and embrace a true culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement /liliDevelop and deliver a sustainable operations roadmap to embrace Industry 4.0 and digitization for the PSC. /liliDevelop and monitor performance goals (KPI’s) to achieve overall financial targets and initiate corrective and preventive actions when necessary /liliImplement World-class principles to secure the most cost-efficient production in the business /liliDirect, support and coach your teams to secure continuous improvement of the right competencies, efficient working methods and stimulating working environment /liliLead by example, embodying and promoting Hiab values and leadership behaviors /liliBuild, develop, and coach a high-performing operations team /liliEnsure organizational design aligns with business needs (right-sizing and competence management) /liliSecure and develop critical competencies for future business needs. /li /ulh3bWhat you’ll need to succeed /b /h3pbEducation /b /pulliBachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline /li /ulpbExperience /b /pulliMinimum7-10 years of relevant Technical Industry experience (i.e. truck, construction machines, agriculture, or automotive) in production and supply chain management /liliAt least 5–7 years in a modern factory management role, including 3–5 years at a senior management level within a multinational/global organization /liliDeep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and their link to business strategy /liliExperience in unionized environments and employee relations management preferred /liliCross-functional exposure to Supply Chain, RD, Sourcing, Sales Service /liliFlexible to travel as required /li /ulpbCore Competencies /b /pulliStrategic Thinking: Clarifies and translates strategy into actionable plans and measurable results /liliOrganizational Awareness: Considers historical context and stakeholder impact in decisions /liliResults Orientation: Drives accountability, performance, and timely decision-making /liliContinuous Improvement: Champions innovation and change; challenges the status quo constructively /liliLeadership People Development: Inspires, motivates, and develops teams; builds a performance culture /liliCommunication Influence: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; effective cross-functional collaborator /liliProblem Solving: Analytical, data-driven, with a pragmatic “can-do” approach /liliBusiness Acumen: Customer-focused, commercially astute, and ethically driven. /li /ulh3bYou will be part of /b /h3pAs part of a global organization, you will gain access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value personal development and the close collaboration that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality, and order are the guiding principles we work by. We are constantly working to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable work environment for our employees with opportunities to grow in your role and develop it further. /ph3bInterested to join? /b /h3pIf you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV in English by 24/11/2025. We look forward to hearing from you! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr