VP Operations EMEA (w/m/d)
We are a pioneer, long-term driver and world leader in the recycling, trading and material processing industry with our Headquarters in Germany. Our goal is to continue being the market leader in our specific circular economy market. We operate more than 40 own global operations and transform our business into a connected platform driven by process, data and quality excellence. Due to our new business management structure we sustain, finetune and grow our business and are looking for a
VP Operations EMEA (w/m/d)
Location: Germany (HQ) or The Netherlands.
In this role you are in charge of 20 managed operations/ locations in 8 countries with your line of responsibility and leadership scope of around 350 colleagues. As the VP Operations you develop and maintain the performance management which includes the health&safety, quality management/ assurance, our environmental issues. Reducing the operational costs is always a topic but we rather believe in sharpening the processes and the interface planning with other business lines and departments in the organization to ensure a smart business. Our business is measurable and can be organized by a comprehensible process management which moves along with a focused but team-oriented leadership style and a passionate communication.
With your background in the recycling, trading and/ or processing service industry you understand the business circles we are in, the commercial networks as well as the focus on a reflective continuous improvement culture. Ideally, you have experiences in operations and commercial especially running a multinational management of operations for high quality recycling.
The dynamic times we are all in demand a broader scope of skills and business flexibility. Therefore, we are looking to attract a VP Operations personality who lives a high degree on problem solving, shows confidence in dealing with growth, M&A and a continuous transformation respectively accompanying a successful change management. Your ability to set the right people to the right place and help the organization to develop the skills needed to create innovation builds a great perspective. So does your track record in introducing, controlling and keeping KPI’s.
A structured and methodological work attitude paired with a measurable cost orientation with parallelly being a pragmatic manager are as important for this role as a hands-on style and a open minded natural leadership competence.
Let’s talk about it and happy new year.
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