Qualifications
Keys objectives:
The Director, Manufacturing Operations helps our manufacturing sites in the United States, Canada, and France perform at their best. Working side by side with site leaders, this person connects the teams, removes barriers, shares what works, and creates the conditions for people to improve every day, while respecting the culture and reality of each site.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations and working closely with the Focus Factory Managers, this role turns Operations priorities into practical execution. The Director brings people together, keeps the teams focused on what matters, and supports a culture where ideas are welcomed, problems are addressed openly, and everyone can contribute to better results.

Responsabilities :
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Help the United States, Canada, and France sites achieve their safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives

Make continuous improvement part of how we work every day, not a separate program, by encouraging practical ideas, learning, and shared problem-solving

Connect the sites so teams can share what works, improve processes, and deliver measurable and sustainable results

Manufacturing, Logistics & Distribution Execution

Coordinate manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and distribution execution to support customer delivery and inventory objectives

Translate the Operations logistics and distribution strategy into practical site-level plans, routines, and performance indicators

Partner with Supply Chain and site teams to improve material flow, distribution performance, and continuity of supply

End-to-End Flow

Understand customer requirements through Sales, Customer Experience, IBP, and Supply Chain,



and translate them into clear operational priorities

Connect demand, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution so the sites can deliver the right product at the right time

Anticipate gaps, coordinate recovery plans, and balance service, inventory, capacity, cost, and operational risk

People Engagement & Cross-Site Leadership

Coach and support the Focus Factory Managers while keeping accountability and decision-making close to each site

Spend time with teams, listen to their ideas, recognize contributions, and create an environment where people feel trusted, involved, and proud of their work

Build one Operations team across different sites and cultures—one that collaborates, challenges itself, celebrates progress, and enjoys working together

Develop leaders, strengthen succession readiness, and ensure critical knowledge is shared and retained

Strategic Deployment & Governance

Translate Senior Director priorities into clear multi-site execution plans with owners, milestones, and performance indicators

Provide consolidated visibility on performance, risks, resource needs, and required decisions

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions to support timely execution

Profile & Experience

Operations leader with robust hands-on manufacturing experience and credibility with shop-floor teams





Proven success supporting multi-site operations and bringing people together across different cultures

Practical continuous improvement mindset focused on solving real problems and sustaining results

Approachable and positive leader who listens, communicates openly, and makes it easier for teams to work together

Able to balance clear expectations and accountability with trust, recognition, and local ownership

Comfortable working in a fast-moving, international environment and able to keep the team focused without losing the human side

Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Operations

10+ years of Managing experience in manufacturing operations.

Proven experience managing multi-site operations

Strong hands-on expertise in shop-floor execution, industrial performance, and operational problem-solving

Demonstrated ability to deploy standardized processes and governance models across sites

Solid experience in industrialization / NPI ramp-up and process robustness

Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent), applied pragmatically to operations

Solid leadership skills with a track record of engaging teams and developing operational leaders

Comfortable leading in an international, multi-site, multicultural, matrix, and cross-functional environment

This role requires a combination of technical and management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving, international environment. The Director of Manufacturing Operations plays a critical role in the company’s operational success by ensuring effective management of operations.

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