Head of Industrial Operations (M/F)

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Águeda; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Portugal seeks a Head of Industrial Operations to drive the transformation of existing sites and integrate a new facility. You will manage cross-functional programs, build KPI dashboards, and lead a path toward expanded team leadership across four sites.

With a strong Lean background and a proven track record in multi-site transformations, you will ensure safe, efficient production flows and robust governance. Fluent English and Portuguese are required.

Qualificações

• 10+ years in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record leading cross-site transformation/integration.
• Hands-on Lean experience (VSM/5S/SMED/Kaizen/line balancing).
• Plant layout redesign and flow optimization exposure.
• M&A integration or production transfer exposure is a plus.
• Experience with growth and team-building contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Act as operational relay of the COO across four sites, aligning strategy with day-to-day execution.
• Build consolidated view of operational performance; KPIs, dashboards, group reporting.
• Prepare and present operational reviews; flag risks and propose corrective actions.
• Progressively manage operational teams as the organization scales.
• Define, lead and track the transformation roadmap across existing manufacturing sites.
• Drive layout and flow redesign projects to optimize productivity, safety and quality.
• Lead or support Lean deployment initiatives in coordination with Lean Manager.
• Identify operational synergies between sites and standardize processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Quality, HSE).
• Support due diligence and onboarding of new facility.
• Lead production transfer: capacity planning, sequencing, risk mitigation.
• Pilot layout and flow redesign for the new site.
• Contribute to make-or-buy / outsourcing analyses as relevant.
• Close projects and capture lessons learned across integration workstreams.
• Deploy group standards and management routines across all sites.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Conhecimentos

10+ years experience in industrial/man

Transformation projects (multi-site)

Lean methodologies

Plant layout redesign

M&A integration exposure

Team building

Autonomous / entrepreneurial

Leadership

Structured & rigorous

Hands-on & strategic

Results-driven

Excellent communication

Formação académica

Engineering degree — Industrial/Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Head of Industrial Operations will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), will act as her strategic right hand and operational partner across all four sites. The mission will be twofold: drive the industrial transformation of existing sites while supporting the integration of the new facility — and over time, take on increasing team management responsibilities.

It will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, take ownership of complex cross-functional projects, and bring the operational rigor that allows the COO to focus on strategic priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the operational relay of the COO across the four sites, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day‑to‑day execution
• Build and maintain a consolidated view of operational performance (KPIs, dashboards, group reporting)
• Prepare and present operational reviews; flag risks, deviations, and recommend corrective actions
• Progressively take on direct management of operational teams as the organization scales
• Define, lead and track the transformation roadmap across the three existing manufacturing sites
• Drive layout and flow redesign projects to optimize productivity, safety and quality
• Lead or support Lean deployment initiatives (VSM, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, etc.) in coordination with the dedicated Lean Manager
• Identify and capture operational synergies between sites (shared resources, standardized processes, best practice transfers)
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Production, Quality, HSE) to ensure delivery on time, on budget and on spec
• Support the operational due diligence and onboarding of the newly acquired facility
• Lead the production transfer workstream: capacity planning, sequencing, risk mitigation
• Pilot layout and flow redesign for the new site
• Contribute to make‑or‑buy / outsourcing analysis and execution as relevant
• Manage project closure and lessons learned across all integration workstreams
• Deploy group operational standards and management routines across all four sites
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and performance

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Engineering degree — Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or equivalent

Languages

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (mandatory)

Experience

• 10+ years in an industrial / manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in leading complex transformation or integration projects in a multi‑site context
• Hands‑on experience with Lean methodologies (VSM, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, line balancing — practitioner level)
• Experience in plant layout redesign and flow optimization
• Exposure to M&A integration or production transfer projects is a strong plus
• Experience in a context of organizational growth and team building is a plus

Personal Skills

• Autonomous and entrepreneurial: comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Strong leadership presence: able to federate cross‑functional teams without direct authority
• Structured and rigorous: able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of priorities
• Hands‑on: equally comfortable in strategic discussions and on the shop floor
• Results‑driven, with a genuine sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills — upward (COO, group) and transverse (site teams)

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