Vigente Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client:
European Industrial Operations | Automotive Components
We are supporting a confidential executive search for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational transformation and performance of an international manufacturing organisation operating within the automotive components industry.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a hands-on operations executive with the ambition and capability to drive operational excellence, strengthen industrial performance and deliver sustainable business growth across a complex, multi-site environment.
Job description:




THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO will assume broad responsibility for the organisation's manufacturing operations, operational performance and transformation agenda.
The successful candidate will lead an international network of manufacturing sites, working closely with plant leadership teams and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance productivity, profitability, quality and operational resilience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead multi-site manufacturing operations, ensuring strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and cash.
- Drive operational transformation through Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, productivity initiatives and cost optimisation.
- Strengthen plant performance, accountability and standardised operating systems across the manufacturing network.
- Develop and execute the operations strategy, including capacity pla

📌 Confidential Executive Opportunity — Interim COO (España)
🏢 Actual Talent
📍 España