Director Of Operations Europe - Italy, San Martino Di Trecate Based

Job PurposeThis position can be located in Germany (Langenfeld and Gütersloh regions), UK (Birmingham region), Italy (Novara region).Major responsibilities for the Operations Director - Chemicals - Europe include:Planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the company's regional Chemical Production sites in the EU and UK production sites to ensure compliance with Internal and External Safety, Quality and Production Standards.Determining the mode of operation that is undertaken by the sites under his/her supervision, ensuring that each one of them follow company rules and guidelines when carrying out their routine activities.Ensuring that the sites run smoothly and meet stipulated targets that are set for them.Being the regional point person representing the Chemicals Supply Chain in relationships with the other regional functions (Finance, Commercial, IT, etc.
).Job ResponsibilitiesDirect Management of Site Managers: Oversees and directly manages site managers within the region, ensuring alignment with company objectives and standards.Direct Budget Responsibility: Manages all manufacturing and logistics costs (OPEX), capital expenditures (CAPEX), and working capital for the region, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards: Ensures manufacturing facilities operate at the highest environmental, health, and safety standards, complying with laws, regulations, and company policies.Requirements QualificationsDegree qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the Operations field.
Experience managing Quality in complex, varied manufacturing processes.
Proven experience of Lean and Six Sigma Continuous Improvement techniques.
A passion for Quality performance and Continuous Improvement.
Strong working knowledge of the chemical sector and/or similar manufacturing environment.SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
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