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Operations Director – UK, Belgium, Switzerland
IPL Schoeller. Lead and develop manufacturing operations across multiple sites in the UK, Belgium and Switzerland .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing operations with a focus on Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence. Proven ability to drive performance through strategic leadership, KPI monitoring, and compliance with industry standards.
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Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementOperational LeadershipKPI MonitoringStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing OperationsData AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisProduction PlanningProcess StandardizationAsset ReliabilityPreventative MaintenanceFinancial Performance ManagementQuality ComplianceEnergy Efficiency
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsRelationship-Building
Tools & Technologies
Operational SystemsReporting ToolsData Analysis Tools
Industry Keywords
Health and Safety ComplianceEnvironmental StandardsISO StandardsFood SafetySustainability Objectives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop manufacturing operations across multiple sites in the UK, Belgium and Switzerland
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to plant management teams
- Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across operations
- Ensure safe, efficient and high-performing operations delivering quality products and excellent customer service
- Deliver operational and financial performance against budgets, forecasts, targets and business plans
- Establish and monitor KPIs covering safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, delivery, waste, downtime and cost
- Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, standard work, root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving
- Plan production capacity, labour, equipment and resources
- Standardise processes, systems and best practices across sites
- Improve asset reliability, equipment effectiveness, automation and preventative maintenance
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, quality, employment and regulatory requirements
- Champion safety culture and manage risks, incidents, near misses and corrective actions
- Maintain product quality, customer satisfaction and compliance with ISO, food safety and customer standards
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement on planning, inventory, materials and delivery
- Support capital investment plans, equipment upgrades, automation projects and site improvements
- Lead operational transformation and change programmes
- Improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and support environmental and sustainability objectives
- Ensure succession planning, talent development and workforce engagement
- Provide performance updates, risks, opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership
- Travel regularly between sites in the UK, Belgium and Switzerland, with additional travel as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years' experience in manufacturing operations leadership
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering operational results
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in operational systems, reporting, and data analysis tools
- Strategic thinking, leadership courage, and resilience
- Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills
- Results-driven, action-oriented, and solutions-focused
- Commitment to delivering performance in line with IPL Schoeller values
Benefits
Comp & perks- Sustainable rigid packaging solutions company with a stated focus on sustainability, operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for people development, talent development and workforce engagement
- Role offers senior leadership responsibility and involvement in sustainable manufacturing
- Fully remote work arrangement