Operations Director Germany

Hydro Building Systems develops and sells energy-efficient aluminium-based building systems in over 100 countries, with leading brands such as Domal, Technal, Wicona, and Sapa. Renowned for driving sustainability standards in the aluminium building system segment, HBS employs approximately 2,900 people and operates several logistics hubs, paint lines, and five dedicated extrusion plants across Europe.

What you will be doing

Hydro Building Systems (HBS) is seeking an experienced Operations Director for Germany. This pivotal role combines local plant management at Bellenberg with coordination of operational activities in Gerstungen and Ludenscheid, ensuring seamless supply chain performance across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Bellenberg plant operations and oversee supply chain activities in Gerstungen and Ludenscheid, with a strong focus on service level and operational excellence to support our sales growth ambitions.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and achievement of operational targets
• Implement policies and actions for safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Deliver on targets according to the company scorecard.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Inspire and motivate employees in line with Hydro values.
• Ensure employee safety and compliance with Hydro and legal requirements.
• Optimize production processes using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Contribute to strategic business development and participate in international projects.
• Develop business plans and set operational targets aligned with HBS strategy.
• Define and follow up on action plans to achieve KPIs.
• Analyze, propose, and supervise investment projects.
• Liaise with other company units as member of the operational management team.

Reporting Line

• Reports to Vice President Operations

What will make you successful?

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of plant/production management experience.
• Experience in extrusion plants is beneficial.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management.
• Ability to build and develop teams.
• Problem‑solving skills (Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Excellent communication.
• Innovation and improvement orientation.
• Fluent in German and English; Italian or French is a plus.
• The position is based in Bellenberg (Germany, Bayern) and availability to live in the area is required.

Equal opportunities

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way. Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until.