Hybrid Senior Operations Director

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Senior Operations Director leading manufacturing strategy and high-performing teams for H.B. Fuller, the largest adhesives company globally.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth and sales plans.
  • Lead with EHS as a core value (not just a priority)—strong on COMHA/process safety.
  • Build and evolve a high-performance culture and leadership team across multiple cultures.
  • Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement (SAP, MRP systems, asset monitoring, DCS familiarity).
  • Evaluate and develop plant management talent – EC-3 level evaluations.
  • Oversee CAPEX decisions and facility upgrades.
  • Support new product introduction with R&D and Commercial.
  • Lead integration of new acquisitions.
  • Eventually own the regional supply chain function.
  • Ensure excellence in customer experience, productivity, and cost control

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in engineering or operations management (mandatory)
  • Senior leadership across multiple manufacturing plants, preferably in the chemical industry.
  • Proven track record in Driving change and process improvements; Implementing automation and systems (SAP, MRP); Developing and elevating talent
  • Deep knowledge of chemical manufacturing and EHS/COMHA compliance.
  • Familiar with risk profiles in chemical and mechanical environments.
  • Culturally aware of different countries in Europe.
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and visible leadership style.
  • Hands-on presence at sites; values shop floor engagement.

Benefits

  • Collaborative culture
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Job title

Senior Operations Director

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridPortugal

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