Sr Operations Director

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Operations Director to lead and drive regional manufacturing in Europe. This pivotal role involves developing a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that aligns with global sales plans and enhances productivity. The ideal candidate will foster a high-performance culture across diverse teams, emphasizing EHS compliance and driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives. With a hands-on presence at sites, this leader will engage with the shop floor while overseeing capital decisions and supporting new product introductions. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in the adhesives industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Proven track record in driving change and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth.
• Lead integration of new acquisitions and ensure excellence in customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Process Improvement

Automation

LEAN

Six Sigma

EHS Compliance

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

MRP Systems

Job description

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Sr Operations Director, remote-united kingdom

Client:

H.B. Fuller

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview:

The Europe Sr. Operations Director will report directly to the Vice President of Global Operations. The primary responsibility will be to lead and drive regional manufacturing and create a high performing team. This will involve the development and execution of a comprehensive manufacturing strategy which links productivity and quality performance measures with the sales and marketing strategies of the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth and sales plans.
2. Lead with EHS as a core value (not just a priority) – strong on COMHA/process safety.
3. Build and evolve a high-performance culture and leadership team across multiple cultures.
4. Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement (SAP, MRP systems, asset monitoring, DCS familiarity).
5. Evaluate and develop plant management talent – EC-3 level evaluations.
6. Oversee CAPEX decisions and facility upgrades.
7. Support new product introduction with R&D and Commercial.
8. Lead integration of new acquisitions.
9. Eventually own the regional supply chain function.
10. Ensure excellence in customer experience, productivity, and cost control.
11. Bachelor’s in engineering or operations management (mandatory).
12. Senior leadership across multiple manufacturing plants.
13. Proven track record in driving change and process improvements; implementing automation and systems (SAP, MRP); developing and elevating talent.
14. Deep knowledge of chemical manufacturing and EHS/COMHA compliance.
15. Familiar with risk profiles in chemical and mechanical environments.
16. Culturally aware of different countries in Europe.
17. A collaborative, inclusive, and visible leadership style.
18. Hands-on presence at sites; values shop floor engagement.
19. Sector knowledge: glass, infrastructure, composites, roofing, flooring.