Operations Development Product Group manager (All gender)

About the role

We are seeking a high-impact, transformational leader to join our Operations Development Product Group Manager role. This is a strategic leadership position where you will shape the future of our industrial footprint, drive complex transformation programs across multiple geographies, influence decisions at senior leadership level, and directly impact performance, competitiveness, and customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire:
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations Development team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Act as a coach and mentor, accelerating team capability and growth
• Shape Strategy & Translate into Action:
  • Partner with Product Group leadership to define strategic priorities
  • Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with measurable impact
  • Ensure alignment across regions, functions, and stakeholders
• Drive Complex Transformation:
  • Lead large-scale, cross-functional and international programs
  • Manage high-complexity projects (technical, organizational, cultural)
  • Deliver tangible, measurable improvements across operations
• Influence Across the Organization:
  • Engage with stakeholders from shopfloor to executive level
  • Collaborate across R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations
  • Play an active role in the Product Group Management Team

Requirements

You already have a strong foundation in industrial environments and transformation:

• Proven experience managing complex international projects/programs
• Exposure to:
• Manufacturing transformation
• CAPEX / footprint / relocation projects
• Digitalization (ERP, MES, WMS, RPA)
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Qualifications

Beyond experience, what truly sets you apart is how you lead:

• Authentic & impactful – you lead with credibility and clarity
• Strategic & structured – you bring vision and execute with discipline
• Action-oriented – you make things happen in complex environments
• Influential communicator – you engage at all levels, from operators to executives
• Agile & resilient – you thrive in uncertainty and adapt quickly
• Collaborative by nature – you build strong, trust-based relationships globally
• Curious & business-driven – you understand the broader business beyond operations

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Flexible location across Europe (Fontanil, Nevers, Chalon sur Saône, Suisio)

International travel: 25–50%

Pay

Details not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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