Chief Operations Officer

Alimak Group AB; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alimak Group AB seeks a Chief Operations Officer to lead global operations across various locations. The role involves driving operational efficiency, managing customer relations, and ensuring product quality through strategic oversight in a dynamic, international environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a background in engineering, and the ability to collaborate across cultures in a global context.

Servicios

Competitive terms

Positive and supportive work environment

Varied and innovative work in a global company

Formación

• Management experience from operation department in medium to large international company.
• Extended experience with Quality Systems, Safety Products, sourcing & procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Drive HSQE and production processes to ensure quality products.
• Manage customer relationships and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee vendor contracts, procurement, and sourcing.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Strong skills in ERP- Business Central

Business minded / commercial understanding

Ability to create teamwork across different locations

Educación

Education within engineering, logistic or similar

Descripción del empleo

Title of job : Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Country : Any location where Alimak Group have a site, preferable Europe

Location / City : Any location where Alimak Group have a site, preferable Europe

Job purpose :

The Height, Safety and Productivity Solution (HSPS) division of the Alimak group is a world leading safety specialist providing reliable, innovative and cost-effective working-at-height solutions and services. These solutions are used in many end-user applications, in particular in industrial, construction, energy, telecoms and infrastructure projects.

The Position is responsible for developing and optimize processes, procedures and tools to ensure a competent, safe and efficient global operations organization.

About the role :

• Contribute and execute HSPS Division strategy in the operations teams.
• Drive HSQE and production processes to ensure quality products.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted margins for production and SG&A. Develop make / buy analysis.
• Manage customer relationships and customer support. Keep response time to customers, on time delivery, claims communication, invoicing and on time collection
• Coordinate global logistics to ensure all businesses are executing in the most efficient and cost-effective methods
• Ensure all estimates are completed on schedule and in accordance with the pricing / cost structure for each customer
• Oversee vendor contracts, procurement and sourcing.
• Maintain stock under targeted days of actual sales. Perform ABC analysis and report E&O. Minimize write offs and propose due accruals according to Group principles
• Implement manufacturing processes, create goals, and cost cutting projects to ensure a focus on continuous improvement
• Train, coach and mentor employees to develop an innovative and dedicated workforce though the Alimak group values
• Drive digitalization and modernization of the manufacturing and production sites

What we are looking for :

Profile & Attributes :

• Focus on execution / getting things done
• Strong skills in ERP- Business Central specifically
• Leadership skills with ability to influence and inspire both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Business minded / commercial understanding with a strategic view
• Able to create teamwork across different locations and cultures
• Able to travel frequently overseas

Competencies & Qualifications :

• Education within engineering, logistic or similar
• Management experience from operation department in medium to large international company with own manufacturing and product program.
• Extended experience with : Quality Systems, Safety Products, Make / buy analysis, cost leadership-cost-out / margin improvement prospects, sourcing & procurement- both strategical and operational / globally, inventory Management, Project Management, metal fabrication.

We offer :

• Varied and innovative work in a global company
• Competitive terms
• A positive and supporting work environment

How to apply : Please send a copy of your CV and any covering letter to Alicia Díaz, Façade Access and Height Safety and Productivity Solutions People and Culture BP

About the Company

Alimak Group is a global provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. With presence in more than 120 countries, the Group develops, manufactures, sells and services vertical access and working at height solutions with focus on adding customer value through enhanced safety, higher productivity and improved cost efficiency. The Group has a large installed base of elevators, service lifts, temporary and permanent hoists and platforms and building maintenance units around the world. The solutions portfolio also comprises of height safety protective equipment, load measurement & control, lifting & handling, and a global after-sales business model, with recurring revenue from spare parts and services such as inspection, certification, maintenance, refurbishments, replacements and training. Founded in Sweden 1948, the Group has its headquarters in Stockholm, 24 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries and approximately 3,100 employees.

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