Chief Operating Officer

The North Search

  • Barcelona
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 1 mes
North Search is a leading international talent consultancy, partnering with organizations across rapidly changing sectors to deliver outstanding talent and innovative leadership.We are excited to announce a unique opportunity with one of Europe’s foremost Chemical groups. Committed to innovation and operational excellence, our client sets new benchmarks for product quality and sustainability solutions at scale across multiple countries, with HQ in Spain.We are now searching for a passionate and visionary individual to lead as COO, driving operational performance and business growth, actively contributing as a member of the leadership team, ensuring consistency and acumen in the strategic initiatives as well as the day-to-day activities with a global scope.The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company goals. They are responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, managing budgets, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. This role often involves collaborating with other departments, driving continuous improvement in processes.Responsibilities
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation: Developing and executing operational strategies to achieve company objectives, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Budget Management: Creating, monitoring, and analyzing departmental and company budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
  • Process Optimization :Identifying areas for improvement in operational processes and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Team Leadership: Managing and motivating teams, providing guidance and support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Performance Management: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing data, and providing regular reports to senior management.
  • Relationship Management : Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and other stakeholders.
In this role, you will actively contribute as a member of the leadership team to achieving the objectives enhancing the function and working with different BU´s, having a strong team under your responsibility.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field. Minimum 10 years with progressive roles in operations.
  • Previous Operations management role is mandatory.
  • Detail-oriented and analytical.
  • Transformative and digital mindset
  • Ability to work, influence, and drive inside a matrix environment.
  • Very fluent in Spanish & English.
Ready?North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from professionals of all gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities.Take your Operating career to the next level—apply or contact us for more information.North search es una consultoría de talento global, que se sitúa como partner de empresas de sectores en transformación, ayudándoles a constriur un potencial de talento sólido e innovador.

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