OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

hace 2 días

Madrid, Madrid, España W Executive A tiempo completo

About the role:

  • OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (Heavy Industrial Services / Circular Economy)
  • Spain (confidential) / National mobility
  • Leading Multinational in Industrial Services & Environment. Multinational group specializing in the provision of critical services and sustainability solutions for the heavy industrial sector. The company is dedicated to integral resource management, process optimization, and the circular economy, helping large industrial clients maximize their operational efficiency and minimize their environmental impact.

Mission:

  • Reporting to the European Leadership Team, the Operations Director will assume full responsibility for the Business Unit (P&L). Your mission will be to lead the growth strategy, guarantee operational excellence across service centers, and maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full P&L responsibility for the Spanish subsidiary.
  • Definition and implementation of the local strategy, aligned with global corporate objectives.
  • Rigorous financial control, cash flow management, and supervision of capital expenditures (CAPEX) in machinery and technology.
  • Lead geographically distributed operational teams in high-demand industrial environments.
  • Optimize the efficiency of internal logistics, material processing services, and heavy machinery fleet maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvement and the digitalization of operational processes.
  • Manage Long-Term Contracts with Tier-1 B2B industrial clients.
  • Lead complex negotiations, service renewals, and the identification of new collaboration avenues.
  • Act as the firm's primary representative in Spain.
  • Guarantee a safe working environment, fostering a
    "Zero Harm" culture
    in operations involving heavy machinery and material handling.
  • Ensure strict compliance with current environmental regulations.

Requirements:

  • MSc in Engineering (Industrial, Mining, or similar). An MBA is highly valued.
  • Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with a consolidated track record (5+ years) in General Management, Operations Director, or Business Unit Director roles with P&L accountability.
  • Experience in heavy industrial environments is required (e.g., Mining, Cement, Metallurgy, Civil Construction, or Industrial Waste Management).
  • Proven experience leading large teams and blue-collar workforces in production environments.

Languages:

  • Spanish:
    High level.
  • English:
    Level C1/C2 (Essential for communication with International HQ).

Executive Skills

  • Strategic vision and financial literacy.
  • High-level negotiation skills in industrial B2B environments.
  • Solid, pragmatic, and results-oriented leadership.
  • Adaptability and resilience in changing environments.

The Offer

  • Executive position within a solid, profitable, and growing multinational.
  • A stable project with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Competitive Remuneration Package.

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