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Director of Operations in Bizkaia

On-site in Bizkaia·Added 4 months ago

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Catenon

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On-site, Bizkaia
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree

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Skills

Catenon is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Bizkaia.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

We are collaborating with an innovative, growing industrial company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sustainable technological solutions for the nautical mobility sector.

We are looking for an Operations Director to join the Management Committee and lead the definition, implementation, and optimization of all operational areas of the organization.

What you'll do

What will your mission be?

You will be responsible for designing, structuring, and scaling the company's operations, leading areas such as Product Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Logistics, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.

You will play a key role in the industrialization of new products, the implementation of processes and management systems, cost optimization, and building an efficient organization ready for growth.

Requirements

We are looking for professionals with:
- A degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Experience leading industrial operations in manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of product industrialization, production, quality, procurement, and supply chain.
- Experience implementing processes, procedures, and management systems (ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, etc.).
- The ability to work autonomously and thrive in dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
- Strategic vision combined with a strong execution focus.

It will be especially valued:
- Experience in sectors such as mobility, automotive, renewable energy, industrial machinery, capital goods, or technology projects.
- Technological, sustainability, and nautical knowledge.
- Participation in industrial scaling processes and operational transformation.
- Professional English proficiency.

What does the project offer?
- Joining an innovative company with strong national and international growth prospects.
- Direct involvement in strategy and business decision-making.
- A high level of autonomy and real impact on the organization's development.
- An industrial project with significant professional and technological growth potential.

If you are looking for a challenge where you can build, transform, and lead operations with a forward-looking vision, we would be delighted to meet you.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry
Recruitment

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About the company & team

An innovative industrial company in a growth phase with international expansion, specialized in the development and manufacturing of high-value-added sustainable technological solutions for the advanced nautical mobility sector.

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