Senior Operations Director

H.B. Fuller; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational chemical company is seeking a Senior Operations Director based in Switzerland. The role requires developing a manufacturing strategy to align with global sales plans, leading a high-performance culture, and driving continuous improvements through automation and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering or operations management and significant leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably within the chemical industry. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management is mandatory.
• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Evidence of driving change and implementing automation.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a European manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth.
• Build a high-performance culture and leadership team across cultures.
• Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership across manufacturing plants

Driving change and process improvements

Knowledge of chemical manufacturing

EHS/COMHA compliance

Collaboration and inclusivity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in engineering or operations management

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

The Europe Sr. Operations Director will report directly to the Vice President of Global Operations. The primary responsibility will be to lead and drive regional manufacturing and create a high‑performing team. This will involve the development and execution of a comprehensive manufacturing strategy which links productivity and quality performance measures with the sales and marketing strategies of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth and sales plans.
• Lead with EHS as a core value (not just a priority)—strong on COMHA / process safety.
• Build and evolve a high‑performance culture and leadership team across multiple cultures.
• Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement (SAP, MRP systems, asset monitoring, DCS familiarity).
• Evaluate and develop plant management talent – EC‑3 level evaluations.
• Oversee CAPEX decisions and facility upgrades.
• Support new product introduction with R&D and Commercial.
• Lead integration of new acquisitions.
• Eventually own the regional supply chain function.
• Ensure excellence in customer experience, productivity, and cost control.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering or operations management (mandatory).
• Senior leadership across multiple manufacturing plants, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Proven track record in driving change and process improvements; implementing automation and systems (SAP, MRP); developing and elevating talent.
• Deep knowledge of chemical manufacturing and EHS / COMHA compliance.
• Familiar with risk profiles in chemical and mechanical environments.
• Culturally aware of different countries in Europe.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and visible leadership style.
• Hands‑on presence at sites; values shop floor engagement.