PpAs pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing. /p h3Purpose of the position /h3 pThe 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. /p pThis 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. /p h3Main tasks and responsibilities /h3 h3Safety /h3 ul liPromoting 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 /ul h3Quality /h3 ul liResponsibility and ownership of PSC product quality processes and drawing specifications in line with customer expectations /li liEmbrace a zero-defects and right-first-time culture within an overall total cost of quality framework /li /ul h3Delivery Capacity Management /h3 ul liDevelop long and short-term capacity plans to meet customer demand /li liSecure resources and competencies to manage the strategy and day-to-day operations /li liOwnership of the SMR/ SOP process to balance Supply to Demand /li liDevelop long and short-term capacity plans to meet customer demand /li /ul h3Inventory /h3 ul liEnsure the delivery of a material replenishment strategy in line with the PSC inventory policy /li /ul h3Productivity Operational Excellence /h3 ul liDetermine and implement annual plans and budgets to achieve overall strategic objectives /li liDevelop and monitor performance goals (KPI’s) to achieve overall financial targets and initiate corrective and preventive actions when necessary /li liCreate and embrace a true culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement /li liDevelop and deliver a sustainable operations roadmap to embrace Industry 4.0 and digitization for the PSC. /li liDevelop and monitor performance goals (KPI’s) to achieve overall financial targets and initiate corrective and preventive actions when necessary /li liImplement World-class principles to secure the most cost-efficient production in the business /li liDirect, support and coach your teams to secure continuous improvement of the right competencies, efficient working methods and stimulating working environment /li /ul h3People Leadership /h3 ul liLead by example, embodying and promoting Hiab values and leadership behaviors /li liBuild, develop, and coach a high-performing operations team /li liEnsure organizational design aligns with business needs (right-sizing and competence management) /li liSecure and develop critical competencies for future business needs. /li /ul h3What you’ll need to succeed /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum7-10 years of relevant Technical Industry experience (i.e. truck, construction machines, agriculture, or automotive) in production and supply chain management /li liAt least 5–7 years in a modern factory management role, including 3–5 years at a senior management level within a multinational/global organization /li liDeep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and their link to business strategy /li liExperience in unionized environments and employee relations management preferred /li liCross-functional exposure to Supply Chain, RD, Sourcing, Sales Service /li liFlexible to travel as required /li /ul h3Core Competencies /h3 ul liStrategic Thinking: Clarifies and translates strategy into actionable plans and measurable results /li liOrganizational Awareness: Considers historical context and stakeholder impact in decisions /li liResults Orientation: Drives accountability, performance, and timely decision-making /li liContinuous Improvement: Champions innovation and change; challenges the status quo constructively /li liLeadership People Development: Inspires, motivates, and develops teams; builds a performance culture /li liCommunication Influence: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; effective cross-functional collaborator /li liProblem Solving: Analytical, data-driven, with a pragmatic “can-do” approach /li liBusiness Acumen: Customer-focused, commercially astute, and ethically driven. /li /ul h3You will be part of /h3 pAs 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. /p h3Interested to join? /h3 pIf 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 pHiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment. br/As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr