Industrial Management and Operations (Santiago-Ourense Corridor)

Michael Page España·Santiago de Compostela, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Santiago de Compostela

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

We are looking to recruit an Industrial Director of Operations for an industrial company with international activity, specialized in the execution of unique, large-scale projects of high technical complexity, at a key moment of growth and organizational evolution. Essential experience in a similar role within a project-based, non-serial production environment.

  • On-site position in the Santiago-Ourense Corridor. Solid and growing industrial SME.
  • Experience in project-based manufacturing.

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the CEO and acting as their right hand, the Industrial Director of Operations will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all company operations, ensuring the correct technical, financial, and schedule execution of projects.Operations Management

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise operational activity related to project execution.
  • Ensure coherence between planning, available resources, and execution capacity.
  • Guarantee compliance with deadlines, costs, and commitments made to clients.
    * Drive continuous improvement of processes, operational efficiency, and proper coordination between areas.

* Supervise the comprehensive execution of projects from launch to completion.

  • Analyze the technical and financial viability of new initiatives.
  • Control deviations in scope, costs, and schedule.
  • Anticipate risks and promote corrective actions.



Leadership and people management

  • Lead multidisciplinary technical and operational teams.
  • Develop middle management and strengthen organizational capabilities.
  • Promote a culture of responsibility, collaboration, and results orientation.
  • Coordinate talent development, recruitment, and planning needs.

    Business vision
  • Supervise technical and commercial proposals from a feasibility, execution, and profitability perspective.
  • Participate in strategic decision-making related to company growth.
  • Maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
  • Provide industrial vision for future business development.

    Financial management
  • Supervise the real profitability of projects.
  • Monitor margins, budgets, and key performance indicators.
  • Control deviations and promote improvement measures.
  • Ensure the financial sustainability of operations.

    Quality, safety, and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with technical regulations, requirements, and quality standards.
  • Promote a preventive culture integrated into daily management.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and safety requirements.

What you'll get

Joining a strategic project with real impact on the company's evolution.

Key role within a process of growth and professionalization.

High level of autonomy and participation in decision-making.

Close, honest environment oriented toward the long term.

Stable project with professional growth opportunities and real capacity for influence.

Competitive financial conditions, commensurate with the responsibility of the position.

About the company & team



Industrial SME with a team of more than 100 people, specialized in the execution of large-scale, unique projects for national and international clients.

It operates in a highly demanding environment in terms of deadlines, quality, safety, and cost control, managing simultaneously several projects of high technical complexity that require constant coordination between technical, industrial, and execution areas.

The company is currently undergoing a three-year strategic plan focused on the professionalization of its structure, the improvement of operational efficiency, and the strengthening of internal leadership, while maintaining the values of closeness, long-term vision, and commitment that characterize it.

It is essential to be available to carry out the role on-site in the interior of Galicia, in a location well connected to Santiago and Ourense, with the possibility of residing close to the workplace.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Higher technical education (Engineering or similar) and a minimum of 10 years of experience in positions of responsibility, such as Industrial Director, Operations Director, or similar roles, developed in industrial environments, engineering, industrial construction, or companies focused on complex projects.

Experience leading operations, projects, industrial areas, or business units with direct responsibility for results.

Solid technical-economic vision and experience in cost control and project profitability.

Previous experience in organizations working under project-based execution models, unit manufacturing, or industrial activities of high technical and operational complexity.

Careers developed in sectors such as engineering, industrial construction, capital goods, energy, infrastructure, or project-oriented industrial activities will be especially valued.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in demanding and changing environments.

Minimum B2 level of English, with the ability to operate in international environments.

Availability to carry out the role on-site in the interior of Galicia, in a location well connected to Santiago and Ourense, with the possibility of residing close to the workplace.

At a competency level

  • Approachable leadership, capable of building trust and influencing others.
  • Ability to drive change through collaboration rather than imposition.
  • Technical-economic mindset and results orientation.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
  • High resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.



Humble person, committed, and with a long-term vocation.

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Michael Page España

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