Our client is a worldwide company which operates in the FMGC sector. The company focuses on a wide range of customized products and has numerous sites across the globe. We are looking for the Director of Global Operations which will be located in Milan.

Mission:

• Lead, direct, develop and control the company’s global operations resources within the highest level of the organization to ensure the short and long-term strategic targets of the organization are met

Main Accountabilities:

• Leads, directs, evaluates and develops the global operations function and teams of professionals in order to meet established targets and standards
• Takes strategic planning and decision-making at organization level to develop and implements operations strategies that are aligned with the organization business objectives, and translates these into annual plans
• Leads the function to achieve its short and long term objectives as set by the overall business plan
• Leads the development and implementation of global operations organization, policies, procedures, processes, and compliance activities to ensure that all organization’s objectives are met globally
• Ensures the preparation of strategies, operating budgets and proposals for capital investments, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources
• Ensures that all HSEQ requirements are developed and implemented at expected level within the company
• Ensures efficient world class operations within safety, quality, manufacturing efficiencies, demand and supply management and technology in line with the annual plan and long term strategy of the organization

Requirements:

• University Degree M.sc (Engineering field), additional MBA degree is preferred
• At least 12-years’ experience in similar roles
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent ability to work in team and influence within a matrix context globally
• Excellent change management skills
• Availability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written