Operations Manager - Fragrances

Eurofragance; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week

International environment

Health & wellness benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Eurofragance is seeking an Operations Manager EAT to lead and optimize regional operations, ensuring service, quality, cost efficiency and safety.

Based in Barcelona with a global footprint, you will drive transformation, balance day-to-day execution with mid- to long-term initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable results.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial operations, including experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a process manufacturing environment, preferably within fragrance, chemical, FMCG or food industries.
• Experience in continuous improvement.
• Experience working with SAP / SAP S/4HANA.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Availability for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional performance across KPIs including service level, productivity, cost, quality and safety.
• Lead, coach and develop operational teams with effective workforce planning.
• Align production planning, material availability and inventory with Supply Chain.
• Ensure efficient warehouse and logistics operations and optimize material flows.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and standardize processes.
• Lead or support audits and ensure quality, safety and compliance.
• Participate in capacity expansion, operating model changes, digitalization and SAP S/4HANA initiatives.

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Ever dreamed of working where fragrances tell stories?

At Eurofragance, we don’t just create fragrances — we create experiences. With passion, excellence and bold entrepreneurial spirit, we’re growing fast and want you to grow with us.
Join a global team headquartered in Barcelona, with offices in Dubai, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, India… and more!

Here, your work truly matters — and so do you.

What's your mission?

As Operations Manager EAT, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end operations performance in the region, ensuring the highest standards in service, quality, cost efficiency, and safety.

You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence while supporting the transformation of our industrial footprint, balancing day-to-day execution with mid- to long-term strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, scalable, and high-impact results.

Here’s what you’ll be rocking every day

Operational Performance & Delivery

• Drive regional performance across key KPIs, including service level, productivity, cost, quality and safety.


• Monitor performance, identify gaps and implement corrective action plans.


• Ensure reliable execution of production and supply plans in line with business priorities.


• Promote data-driven decision-making across Operations.

People Management & Culture

• Lead, coach and develop the operational teams.


• Ensure effective workforce planning, including headcount, shifts and capabilities.


• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration and safety.


• Support engagement and talent development across the organization.

Supply Chain & Planning Coordination

• Ensure strong alignment with Supply Chain regarding production planning, material availability and inventory management.


• Actively contribute to and influence S&OP processes and decisions.

Warehouse, Logistics & Material Flow

• Ensure efficient and reliable warehouse and logistics operations.


• Optimize internal material flows and inventory accuracy.


• Drive continuous improvement in logistics KPIs.


• Lead initiatives to optimize layouts, space utilization and flows.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives.


• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, productivity and cost efficiency.


• Ensure process standardization and best-practice sharing with other Group sites.


• Embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations and company policies.


• Promote a strong safety-first culture.


• Lead or support audits within the scope of responsibility.

Projects & Transformation

• Lead or participate in strategic initiatives related to capacity expansion, operating model changes, digitalization and SAP S/4HANA implementation.


• Ensure successful adoption of new tools, systems and processes.

What you need to shine in this role

• Engineering degree or equivalent.


• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial operations, including experience in a similar role.


• Proven experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience in a process manufacturing environment, preferably within the fragrance, chemical, FMCG or food industries.


• Experience in continuous improvement.


• Experience working with SAP / SAP S/4HANA.


• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.


• Availability for occasional travel.

What do we offer you at Eurofragance?
Much more than just a job! Take a look at everything we’ve prepared for you:

• Stability and growth in a solid company in full expansion.


• International environment with a multicultural team and language practice.


• Flexible start time and remote work 2 days/week (after 3 months and as long as the role is eligible for remote work).


• Flexible compensation with Cobee (meals, transport, childcare, etc.).


• Health & wellness services: medical, physiotherapy, psychological support.


• Sports facilities: paddle court, gym, yoga classes.


• Medical & life insurance for your peace of mind.


• Special prices on perfumes — because you’ll want to wear what we create.


• Healthy meals four days a week, supported by the company.


• Pension plan to help you build a secure financial future.

Why Eurofragance?

We believe in diversity and in creating a space where everyone feels welcome — regardless of gender, age, background, orientation, or ability.
We’re also deeply committed to sustainability: reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency and cultivating environmental respect.
By joining us, you become part of a company that actively works to make a positive impact on the planet — and on people.

Ready to join us on this sensorial adventure?