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At Hempel, we’re on a mission to double our impact. From decorative paint to marine coatings across the world. To succeed, we need to move fast. Most importantly, we need you, your ideas, drive and ambition. This is your opportunity to tackle a...
At Hempel, we’re on a mission to double our impact. From decorative paint to marine coatings across the world. To succeed, we need to move fast. Most importantly, we need you, your ideas, drive and ambition.

This is your opportunity to tackle a strategic role and influence the future success of our company.

As our Operations Director for Europe, you will take full ownership of leading manufacturing operations across the region, including both existing sites and those acquired or reorganized. As the primary point of contact for operations in the region, your focus will be to ensure the successful delivery of performance. This includes a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, cost, safety, and legal compliance.

You will have an outstanding opportunity to influence key business decisions, reporting directly to our Senior Vice President, Head of Operations Marine, Energy & Infrastructure. This role is based in our Polinyà, Spain office, where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive decision-making, while working daily with colleagues from worldwide.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to

We are looking for you who possesses that outstanding combination of being a strategic leader and a hands-on team member.

  • Builds and develops the vision for manufacturing, ensuring medium-term plans are in place to guarantee capacity with the right performance.
  • Ensures that our licenses to operate and legal permits in the area align with local legislation and Hempel policies and procedures.
  • Drives continuous improvement aligned with our strategies while supporting and owning other global or regional initiatives.
  • Be an active member of the sales and operations planning, assuring the plants are well-resourced to meet the demand and the targetsfrom short to medium term.
  • Leads a diverse and multicultural team of skilled members.
  • Participates in local boards or business unit management teams as required or indicated.

What does it take to become our new team member?

  • Academic degree in chemical engineering, production engineering, or an equivalent academic background in operations.
  • Extensive experience in factory management or other relevant operations areas.
  • Strong leadership skills and stakeholders’ management
  • Proven experience in QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) and ideally in QMS, EMS and/or OHSAS Management Systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of ERP applications.
  • Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English and Spanish, Portuguese would be appreciate.

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.

Application due

2025-03-03

Seniority Level

Director

Job Functions

Engineering, Management, Manufacturing, Production, Quality Assurance, Strategy / Planning

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

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