Interim Head of Operations

You report to the Nordic Operations Director and are an active member of the Nordic Operations Team.

You lead and develop 3 direct reports, Production Manager, Scheduling Manager and Supply Chain Manager,  and have an indirect team of approx. 40 people.


Main tasks:

• Ensure robust production scheduling that is aligned with the procurement strategy.
• Oversee inward supply chain and ‘on time in full’ customer delivery
• Drive the manufacturing output levels for both off the shelf and bespoke products.
• Promote and manage a lean manufacturing culture to achieve optimal operational performance.
• Guide proactive maintenance of all plant and equipment.
• Improve quality processes and procedures (ISO9001, CE marking regulations etc)
• Take a lead role with the Health and Safety Manager on HSE best practice.

To be relevant for the role:

• You are possessing broad based operations, production and/or manufacturing experience at a senior level (from R&D to end customer relationships)
• You have a proven track record of success gained within a complex, high volume manufacturing operation.
• You have direct experience of lean management.
• You have proven experience from driving improvements to processes, systems and controls.
• You have tangible expertise in driving change where it is required.
• You have financial acumen and budgetary understanding.
• You have some experience of material purchasing.
• You have strong leadership skills and are excellent in people management and used to managing multi-functional teams.
• You are fluent in English and Danish
• You have good IT knowledge, SAP experience is an advantage.

About the process:

The assignment starts as soon as possible and the estimated length of the assignment is 6 months.
Interviews will take place in week 40 and we present candidates for the client company at the beginning of week 41. Are you available and the right candidate for the assignment? Apply now!
Responsible recruitment consultant is Roger Grönborg who works with researcher Lisa Jansson.

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