Director of Manufacturing

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Nederland; Ede; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is seeking a commercially minded and transformational leader to head Manufacturing for Europe. You will oversee manufacturing, procurement, quality, and continuous improvement across a multi-country footprint, with direct leadership of plant managers and indirect influence across the region.

You will drive operational excellence, productivity, customer service, and profitability while building capabilities in a large international team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing/operations, supply chain, or procurement.
• Proven success leading multiple manufacturing facilities across several countries.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with responsibility for operational performance and P&L delivery.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Continuous Improvement across Europe.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity improvements, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and execute the regional manufacturing and supply chain strategy.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service, quality, and delivery performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and transformation initiatives across multiple sites.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint, planning processes, inventory, and material flows.
• Support business growth, new product introductions, and operational scalability.
• Build leadership capability, succession plans, and a high-performing manufacturing culture.
• Partner with Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and HR leaders across the region.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Director of Manufacturing, BSI Europe at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a commercially minded and transformational manufacturing leader to join Business Segment Industrial (BSI) Europe as Director of Manufacturing. BSI Europe is a market-leading provider of industrial entrance solutions, including high-performance doors, loading dock equipment, perimeter access solutions, components, and service offerings that improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability for customers across industrial, logistics, and commercial environments.

With approximately 6,000 employees, 25 manufacturing sites, 35 brands, operations in 15 countries, and annual sales of approximately EUR 1.2 billion, BSI Europe is a large and diverse industrial business within ASSA ABLOY. In this strategically important leadership role, you will lead Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Continuous Improvement across Europe, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, profitability, and long‑term growth.

The Opportunity

As a member of the BSI Europe leadership team, you will define and execute the manufacturing and supply chain strategy across a complex, multi‑site, multi‑country organization.

You will be responsible for building a world‑class manufacturing footprint, enhancing productivity, quality, and customer service performance, while developing the capabilities of a large international team. The role leads a number of plant managers directly (8), while also influencing and coordinating a broader network of manufacturing leaders across the region through indirect reporting lines.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a global industrial leader known for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

• Location is flexible and can be based in Landskrona, Sweden, or close to one of the European factory locations.
• Office presence: Hybrid.
• Locations listed: Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Germany, Ballerup, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, Landskrona, Sweden, Malmö, Sweden.
• Function: Supply Chain.

Travel: Regular travel across European operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Continuous Improvement across Europe
• Drive operational excellence, productivity improvements, and cost competitiveness
• Develop and execute the regional manufacturing and supply chain strategy
• Deliver best-in‑class customer service, quality, and delivery performance
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and transformation initiatives across multiple sites
• Optimize manufacturing footprint, planning processes, inventory, and material flows
• Support business growth, new product introductions, and operational scalability
• Build leadership capability, succession plans, and a high‑performing manufacturing culture
• Partner closely with Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and HR leaders across the region

Who We Are Looking For

You are an experienced manufacturing executive who combines strategic thinking with operational execution. You have successfully led complex, multi‑site manufacturing organizations and know how to drive performance through people, processes, and continuous improvement.

You bring:

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or procurement
• Proven success leading multiple manufacturing facilities across several countries
• Strong industrial manufacturing background
• Experience driving large‑scale operational transformation and continuous improvement programs
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with responsibility for operational performance and P&L delivery
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and cultures
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.