OPERATIONS DIRECTOR [Poland]

 

At HUBER+SUHNER, we design and create essential components that transport power and data through networks. This is how our employees around the globe contribute to a world where people get and stay connected.

Operations Director

Krzeszowice | full time | Unlimited

Your tasks

• Develop and implement the Operations strategy including service level, quality, automation, scale and COGS reduction;
• Interface and partner with functional leads across Polatis to deliver Polatis business objectives;
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers, utilizing techniques that provide continuous improvement, cost reduction and total engagement by all staff.
• Act as a leader for a local team - balance people engagement, staff development, service level and achievement of gross margin growth to maximize performance of this unit;
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors in leading by example and motivating a workforce;
• Able to understand the Polatis 5-year goals and capable of translating these into plans for skills, people development and capex expenditure; plans suitable for budgetary planning;
• Partnering approach with HR and Finance to prepare for the execution of the 5-year plan, able to create opportunity for staff development and “grow our own” culture that ensures an available skills base within cost.

Your profile

• Solution focused, with an enthusiastic, “can-do” “will-do” approach: a self-starting proactivity within a fast-paced environment with a drive to “make things happen”;
• Strong communication and team player skills: ability to cooperate effectively with team members from other functions;
• Significant previous experience at Director/Senior management level in international production environment;
• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred;
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment that is dynamic and quick to respond to customers’ needs;
• Strong working knowledge and ability to deploy all modern manufacturing techniques, coping with severe fluctuations in demand linearity;
• In depth knowledge and experience of Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Lean Manufacturing techniques such as Six Sigma;
• Proven entrepreneurial approach, strategic thinking and strong decision making skills;
• Membership of an Industry related professional body would be an advantage;
• Fluency in English and Polish languages
• Experience in greenfield projects and new factory set-up would be an asset

Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis?

We offer a friendly and informal work environment in a prime location near to main road 79, approximately 24 km from Krakow, with a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, plus a range of benefits including sport card, private medical care, group insurance and Company Social Fund.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Apply now

You will hear back from us as soon as possible. For further information please contact:
Ewelina Radwanska
ewelina.radwanska@hubersuhner.com

 

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