EU Operations Director

Ecotone Group; Laval; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotone France is seeking an European Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality and supply chain performance across Europe and guide operational transformation. Based in France near Lyon, the role directs 8 sites and 550 employees with 10 direct reports, reporting to the CFO and frequent travel.

The role requires a seasoned executive with extensive FMCG experience, fluency in English, and a track record of cross-site leadership and continuous improvement initiatives in a European

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in FMCG, ideally Food & Beverage.
• Proven leadership of multi-site manufacturing operations across Europe.
• Strong expertise in World Class Manufacturing, Lean and TPM.
• Track record of driving operational transformation and performance improvement.
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence across 8 production sites in Europe.
• Lead the European Quality agenda, ensuring high standards in food safety, quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Own and strengthen Quality, S&OP and Supply Chain governance at European level.
• Accelerate continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching and direction to Site Directors and European Operations teams.
• Strengthen operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Sustainability metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing

TPM

Job description

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At Ecotone, we are a purpose-driven company with a clear mission to propose an alternative food model that prioritizes organic and plant-based solutions, all with the aim of protecting Biodiversity. We believe that through sustainable practices and ethical decision-making, we can contribute to a healthier planet and a more equitable future. Our commitment to human rights, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, as we work to create a positive impact both in the workplace and in the world around us.

We are looking for a European Operations Director to lead our manufacturing, quality and supply chain performance agenda across Europe and support our operational transformation.

As European Operations Director, reporting to the CFO, you will lead a team of 10 direct reports and provide strategic direction across an operational footprint of 8 manufacturing sites and approximately 550 employees throughout Europe. The role is based in France, near Lyon, and requires frequent travel.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Drive manufacturing excellence across 8 production sites in Europe.
• Lead the European Quality agenda, ensuring the highest standards in food safety, quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Own and strengthen Quality, S&OP and Supply Chain governance at European level.
• Accelerate continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching and direction to Site Directors and European Operations teams.
• Strengthen operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Sustainability metrics.

Your profile:

• 20+ years of experience in FMCG, ideally Food & Beverage.
• Proven leadership of multi-site manufacturing operations across Europe.
• Strong expertise in World Class Manufacturing, Lean and TPM.
• Track record of driving operational transformation and performance improvement.
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.