France VP of Operations: Lean Excellence & Safety

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.; France; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Senior Operational Leader to drive safe, efficient, and profitable operations across France. You will work with the Managing Director France to deliver the national operations strategy, lead QHSSE, and embed Lean and performance management across multiple sites.

You will coach leaders, optimize processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong customer relations through consistent execution of standards and improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Fluent English & French are essential.
• Minimum 10 years' senior operational leadership experience in multi-site, international environments.
• Proven track record implementing Lean, Six Sigma and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure QHSSE across all sites in France.
• Define and deliver national operations strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including budgets and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven governance.
• Coach and develop senior operations leadership and ensure HR compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean Six Sigma

P&L management

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Education

Masters in Logistics

Job description

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Senior Operational Leader to drive safe, efficient, and profitable operations across France. You will work with the Managing Director France to deliver the national operations strategy, lead QHSSE, and embed Lean and performance management across multiple sites.

You will coach leaders, optimize processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong customer relations through consistent execution of standards and improvements.