NorthSearchisaleadingglobaltalentconsultingfirmdedicatedtoconnectingorganizationswithstrategictalentthatmakesadifferenceinkeysectors. Weareproudtopartnerwithatop-performingChemicalcompanysearchingforanExportAreaManagerfortheInternationalmarket. KeyMission:DrivingSuccessintheChemicalSector ReportingdirectlytotheInternationalDirector,youwilloverseeoperationsacrossyourdesignatedarea,ensuringefficientprocesses,high-qualitystandards,distributorsperformance,andoutstandingcustomerservice.Your MainResponsibilitiesinOperationsManagement - Leadandoverseedailyoperationsatmultiplesites,ensuringadherencetosales,safety,quality,andoperationalstandards(FDA,HACCP,SQFcompliance).

- Develop,implement,andmonitorannualbusinessplanstoachievefinancial,quality,andservicetargetswithinthearea.
- Analyzedataandkeyperformanceindicators(KPIs)toidentifyareasforimprovementandsuccessfullyimplementcorrectiveactions.
- Collaboratewithsupplychain,procurement,andmarketingteamstooptimizeinventorymanagementandcostcontrols.
- Driveoperationalexcellencethroughleanmethodologies,continuousimprovement,andprocessoptimizationinitiatives.
- Developstrongrelationshipswithclients,stakeholders,andpartnerstoenablebusinessgrowthandbrandpositioning.
- Leadthelaunchofnewsitesorservicelines.
- PrepareandpresentregularoperationalreportsandstrategicplanstotheSteeringCommitteeandexecutiveleadership.



Qualifications:WhatWe’reLookingFor - Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,OperationsManagement,orrelatedfield.
- Atleast5years'experiencemanaginginternationalsalesinregulated industries,havingexperienceintheEUmarket.
- Provenrecordinleadership,performancemanagement,andthesuccessfuldeliveryofoperationalandfinancialtargets.
- Excellentcommunication,organizational,andanalyticalskills.
- Knowledgeofcontinuousimprovementmethodologiesisaplus.
- Strongproficiencyinenterprisemanagementsystemsandtools(ERP,MSOffice,inventorymanagementsoftware).
- Flexibilitytotravelfrequentlyacrosssiteswithintheassignedarea. WhoYouAre:AreaManagerwithaPassionforInternationalSales Youaresomeonewhothrivesinadynamic,fast-pacedfoodenvironment.Motivatedbychallenges,youbringinnovativeideasandasolutions-drivenmindsettoyourwork.Yourleadershipinspirescross-functionalteamstosurpassgoals WhyJoinUsasanInternationalAreaManager?
- Theopportunitytoleadandshapefoodoperationsatanationalscale.
- Acollaborative,value-drivenworkplacefocusedonempowermentandprofessionalgrowth.
- Engagementwithleadingindustryprofessionalsandexposuretocutting-edgefoodtrendsandtechnologies.
- Competitivecompensationandbenefitspackagealignedtoyourexperienceandtheimpactyou’llbring. NorthSearchandourclientarecommittedtofosteringadiverseandinclusiveworkplace.Weencourageprofessionalsofallbackgroundstoapply. ReadytotakeyourcareertothenextlevelintheChemicalindustry?Wewanttohearfromyou!

📌 EU Export Area Manager - Lead Operations (Barcelona)
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