Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  • Kraków
  • Mercuri Urval
Responsibilities and tasks Co-create the long term strategy of the company Implement and optimize effective management of the Operations area covering PSQDC (People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) Drive development of new and improvement of current products and solutions, Drive standardization of customized products where possible Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to industrialize manufacturing to increase efficiency, quality and capacity Applying Lean principles, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methods to optimize manufacturing efficiency and quality Introduce KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and regularly monitor performance to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement Collaborate with the IT team and external partners to complete an ERP upgrade or new system implementation Implementation of measures to ensure occupational health & safety and compliance with regulations. Lead and motivate the Operations leadership team and employees to ensure a smooth transition and acceptance of continuous improvements Professional and personal requirements: Technical University degree preferably in the field of production engineering, mechanics or similar. Additional postgraduate studies in economics / MBA would be a plus Proven track record in managing operations in industrial / production environment Experienced in leading multi-functional teams consisting of production, maintenance, logistics / supply chain, quality, R&D, etc. Knowledge related to metal processing technologies would be considered as a plus but is not necessary Strong leadership and communication capabilities Proven track record in Lean philosophy and tools implementation, experience in working with ERP systems, expertise in Six Sigma Excellent English knowledge. Knowledge of German would be a plus Furthermore, you should present a high level of drive and commitment, as well as outstanding communication skills combined with business acumen.This is a tremendous opportunity for the right individual who enjoys being responsible, appreciates new challenges and values independence.