Manager OPEX Fabrication

Hydro; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with a strong European footprint. The role leads the OpEx fabrication team across multiple plants, delivering continuous improvement, safety and performance improvements within a dynamic European network.

You will organize resources, develop training and processes, and partner with Plant Managers and leaders to achieve business objectives while driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and strong KPI management.

Formación

• 5+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or metals
• 5+ years in operational excellence across fabrication technologies
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience leading strategic and operational projects across sites/regions
• Bachelor level degree in a technical field; MBA considered an asset
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus

Responsabilidades

• Lead the OpEx fabrication team and regional development programs
• Manage performance evaluations and development plans for direct reports
• Develop guidelines, procedures and training to improve safety, efficiency, quality and environmental impact
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration with Plant Managers and other units
• Monitor KPIs and progress of strategic operational programs
• Ensure adherence to Hydro’s Quality System and HSE policies

Conocimientos

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Lean/Six Sigma

KPI Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Process Optimization

Educación

Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

MBA or Master’s degree (asset)

Descripción del empleo

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

What you will be doing

Leadership (direct reports):

• Lead the team in accordance with the principles and values of “Lead the Hydro Way”
• Lead and manage direct report, providing supervisory direction and development to ensure team members utilize their full potential and are motivated to achieve set goals.
• Define and follow up on performance evaluations and development plans
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Organize and manage resources for continuous improvement projects.
• Hold line responsibility for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in own area

General tasks:

• Best Practice Development: Develop and implement guidelines, procedures, and training to improve safety, efficiency, scope, quality, and environmental impact in fabrication operations across Extrusion Europe.
• Team Leadership: Manage the OpEx fabrication team and oversee regional development programs aligned with each region’s business plan.
• Network Ownership: Lead the OpEx fabrication Network, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all plants in Extrusion Europe.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Plant Managers, Department Leaders, OpEx Directors, and the Commercial team to support operational excellence initiatives.
• Documentation Creation: Develop and maintain training materials, process specifications, and equipment guidelines to support standardization and knowledge sharing.
• KPI Monitoring: Track and report on operational KPIs as defined by the Extrusion Europe management team.
• Program Oversight: Monitor the progress of strategic operational programs to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to Hydro’s Quality System, HSE regulations, policies, and standardized operating procedures.
• Customer Requirements: Support compliance with area-specific customer expectations and standards.
• Inter-BU Collaboration: Engage with experts from other Business Units and Hydro Extrusion roles to foster knowledge exchange and alignment.

What will make you successful?

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing, metals, or industrial environment, proven track record of managing international and cross-functional teams
• 5+ years in operational excellence, ideally in fabrication technologies (e.g., CNC and other processes, industralization) or related productionprocesses in different geographies and different sites
• Hands‑on experience in with continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated success in managing improvement projects and driving operational excellence across multiple sites or regions.
• Experience leading strategic and operational projects & Strong track record of working collaboratively
• Minimum Bachelor degree (required) in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Metallurgy, Materials Science, business or similar technical fields
• Master’s degree or MBA (considered as an asset)
• Fluent in English is mandatory (any other language is a plus)
• Stakeholder management skills / Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Process Optimization: Ability to analyze and improve production processes for efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Operational Excellence: Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• KPI Management: Experience in defining, tracking, and analyzing key performance indicators.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 31/10/2026