Pacific International has been retained by a general leader in advanced materials and industrial technologies to appoint an Operations Director EMEA for one of its core business divisions.
The organisation develops and manufactures engineered consumables, process technologies, and technical solutions that help customers improve casting quality, operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Its products play a critical role in the production of metal castings used across the automotive, commercial vehicle, energy, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
This is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for leading a network of 5 key manufacturing sites across EMEA. The successful candidate will define and execute the regional operations strategy, drive performance improvements across manufacturing and supply chain activities, and play a important role in an ongoing transformation program focused on operational excellence, standardisation, and sustainable growth.




The role requires a leader capable of balancing strategic direction with operational execution, creating alignment across multiple sites while building a culture centred on safety, quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a regional Operations strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plansLead a multi-site manufacturing organisation across the EMEA regionDrive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and overall operational performanceBuild greater alignment, standardisation, and collaboration across manufacturing sitesImplement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce wasteChampion a strong Health, Safety & Environment culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate standardsPartner with Quality and Technical teams to strengthen process discipline, problem-solving capabilities, and operational excellenceLead operational budgeting, capital inves

📌 Director of Operations (Madrid)
🏢 Pacific International Executive Search
📍 Madrid