EU Operations Director

Ecotone France; Saint-Genis-Laval; Vor Ort; EUR 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ecotone France is seeking a European Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality and supply chain performance across Europe. The role reports to the CFO and manages 10 direct reports across 8 sites with ~550 employees, based in France near Lyon with frequent travel.

You will drive operational transformation, implement World Class Manufacturing, and strengthen governance of Quality, S&OP and Supply Chain at the European level.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Multi-site leadership

World Class Manufacturing

Lean & TPM

Operational transformation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Jobbeschreibung

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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.