Operations Director- IF

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create an innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 industry experts, Alkegen is positioned to impact the environment positively through breakthrough inventions and global reach.

The Operations Director supports the General Manager and Senior Director of Operations by analyzing financial results and developing strategies to drive EBITDA and mitigate risks within the Business Unit. This role may also involve due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and integrating acquired companies. Additionally, the role focuses on plant consolidations, supply chain optimization, inventory control, and capacity expansion.

Responsibilities :

1. Drive Profitable Growth :
   • Financial Acumen – Analyze financial data, understand products, markets, and operational metrics. Manage budgets, P&L, ROI, EBITDA, and capital to achieve financial targets.
2. Create Alignment and Accountability :
   • Strategy – Set and communicate the vision for Plant Managers; integrate acquisitions to maximize value.
   • General Management – Manage P&L, control costs, and balance short and long-term needs. English proficiency required for higher-level roles. Evaluate acquisition targets for operational and financial robustness.
3. Build Strategic Partnerships :
   • Leadership – Embody Alkegen’s Core Values, demonstrate urgency, take informed risks, and lead by example. Influence across cultures and organizational levels. Strong communication skills required.
   • Innovation – Promote new ideas, influence stakeholders, and foster a shared passion for innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset.
4. Enhance Organizational Talent :
   • Talent Development – Build a motivated, engaged team, develop leaders, and replace underperformers, fostering cross-cultural leadership.

The Director of Operations candidate :

• Models Alkegen’s Core Values.
• Exhibits process and change management skills.
• Builds relationships for effective leadership, coaching, and development.
• Balances priorities under pressure and solves problems proactively.
• Uses influencing and networking skills internally and externally.
• Communicates effectively, building trust and respect.
• Manages deadlines, drives execution, and acts decisively.
• Demonstrates sound economic and financial judgment.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related; MBA preferred.
• 10-15 years in manufacturing and operations management, especially in continuous, capital-intensive environments. Experience with labor unions is a plus.
• Proven safety record and safety improvement initiatives.
• Experience in supply chain, quality, safety, engineering, planning, and logistics.
• Practical knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma.
• Track record of continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Experience in capital project prioritization and business planning.
• Skilled in financial analysis of operations.

If you are interested in joining Alkegen’s world-class Operations team, we’d love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing they are central to our mission and innovation. Our culture embraces differences and perspectives to solve complex challenges in a changing world.

Employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.