Operations Director (Heavy Industrial Services / Circular Economy)

W Executive; Madrid; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration Package

High degree of autonomy

Job summary

A leading multinational in industrial services seeks an Operations Director in Madrid. This executive role involves full P&L responsibility, leading a growth strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across service centers. Key responsibilities include managing a large team, overseeing logistics, and guaranteeing compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in heavy industrial sectors and a strong track record in management. Competitive remuneration is offered with a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with 5+ years in General Management or P&L roles.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as Mining or Cement.
• Proven experience leading large teams in production environments.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in production environments and drive cross-functional results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth strategy and ensure operational excellence across service centers.
• Manage P&L for the Spanish subsidiary.
• Optimize internal logistics and machinery maintenance.
• Lead geographically distributed operational teams in high-demand industrial settings.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of operational processes.
• Lead complex negotiations, service renewals, and new collaboration opportunities.
• Represent the firm in Spain and ensure a safe, compliant working environment.

Skills

Strategic vision

Financial literacy

High-level negotiation skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

MSc in Engineering (Industrial, Mining, or similar)

MBA

Job description

Operations Director (Heavy Industrial Services / Circular Economy)

Location: Spain (confidential) / National mobility.

Leading Multinational in Industrial Services & Environment. Multinational group specializing in the provision of critical services and sustainability solutions for the heavy industrial sector. The company is dedicated to integral resource management, process optimization, and the circular economy, helping large industrial clients maximize their operational efficiency and minimize their environmental impact.

Mission

Reporting to the European Leadership Team, the Operations Director will assume full responsibility for the Business Unit (P&L). Your mission will be to lead the growth strategy, guarantee operational excellence across service centers, and maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for the Spanish subsidiary.
• Definition and implementation of the local strategy, aligned with global corporate objectives.
• Rigorous financial control, cash flow management, and supervision of capital expenditures (CAPEX) in machinery and technology.
• Lead geographically distributed operational teams in high-demand industrial environments.
• Optimize the efficiency of internal logistics, material processing services, and heavy machinery fleet maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement and the digitalization of operational processes.
• Manage Long-Term Contracts with Tier-1 B2B industrial clients.
• Lead complex negotiations, service renewals, and the identification of new collaboration avenues.
• Act as the firm’s primary representative in Spain.
• Guarantee a safe working environment, fostering a “Zero Harm” culture in operations involving heavy machinery and material handling.
• Ensure strict compliance with current environmental regulations.

Requirements

• MSc in Engineering (Industrial, Mining, or similar). An MBA is highly valued.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with a consolidated track record (5+ years) in General Management, Operations Director, or Business Unit Director roles with P&L accountability.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments is required (e.g., Mining, Cement, Metallurgy, Civil Construction, or Industrial Waste Management).
• Proven experience leading large teams and blue‑copper workforces in production environments.

Languages

• Spanish: High level.
• English: Level C1/C2 (Essential for communication with International HQ).

Executive Skills

• Strategic vision and financial literacy.
• High-level negotiation skills in industrial B2B environments.
• Solid, pragmatic, and results-oriented leadership.
• Adaptability and resilience in changing environments.

The Offer

• Executive position within a solid, profitable, and growing multinational.
• A stable project with a high degree of autonomy.
• Competitive Remuneration Package.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development, Engineering, and Production

Industries

Primary Metal Manufacturing and Wholesale Metals and Minerals