Operations Director - Europe(m/w/x)

As an Operations Director - Europe, you will collaborate closely with our Branch Managers and cross functional teams, at sites in the UK, Austria, Belgium, and Hungary. Your mission will be to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products to our esteemed global clientele. As the Operations Director - Europe, you will: * Overseeing Operational Profit & Loss for the region * Driving efficiencies through continuous improvement activities * Preparing business cases for capital expenditure requests * Setting goals for direct reports aligned with the business strategy * Managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels * Aligning workforce planning with business needs and forecast predictions for an 24 -month rolling period * Leading a Safety First approach and maintaining a zero-incident culture What you will need to be successful: * University Degree in Business, Economics, Manufacturing or Engineering or other quantitative degree * Minimum 10+ years of strong business experience * Automotive experience * ­Business acumen with proven track record and expertise ­ * Excellent analytical skills, with experience rapidly building and analyzing business plans ­ * Expert project management skills with track record of managing multiple projects and driving results ­ * Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions and drive results through internal partnerships ­ * Strong positive / can-do attitude and comfort interacting with all levels of an organization ­ * Proactive problem solving skills **Our Values** Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together. * Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. * Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. * Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. * Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change. **Our Commitment to You** We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you. **Job Segment:** Engineer, Engineering