Settore: AUTOMOTIVEFor an important automotive industrial group, based neer Modena, we are searching:a Chief Operations Officer (C.O.O) reporting to Group CeoREQUIREMENTS • Bachelor or Master Degree in manufacturing or operations-based subject • Excellent knowledge of Automotive Products, Engineering & Manufacturing • Considerable operations experience and an exceptional understanding of manufacturing • Experience in a similar Company; high volume, digital & automated environment is highly desirable • Successful international experience as Operations Director coordinating several Sites (from 200 to 500+ employees) with a global presence • Strong leadership and proven successful track record in change management and team development • Strong understanding and ability to deal with P&L • Creative problem solver & Decision maker • Proven experience in leading a successful team • Suitable with Teamwork, Management and Communication, with excellent influencing skills; • Focused on Quality and Product innovation improvement • Contributing to identify growth opportunities within the product range • Fluency in Italian and English (written & spoken) DUTIES • Directing the performance of the full operations function including, but not limited to, manufacturing engineering, production, supply chain (logistics, warehouse, dispatch, returns) and quality assurance • Delivering quality manufacturing, service and innovation to both Company and customers ensuring the operations function as a trusted third party partner • Creating operational strategies in line with the wider group strategy and looking to deliver an increase in profitability through the implementation of multiple, critical change programmes • Implementing the strategic operational direction The Ideal Candidate: • Contributes to identify growth opportunities within the product range • Is able to do specific analysis and to realize concrete plans • Is a creative problem solver & decision maker • Is suitable with Teamwork, Management and Communication, excellent influencing skills results driveSede: MODENA Codice: RB2811/24