Operations Director

vor 1 Woche

Eysins, Schweiz IMI Precision Engineering Vollzeit

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions.

We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.


Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage.


Role Overview


This pivotal role involves advising the leadership team, ensuring alignment with IMI standards, and actively contributing to overall business strategy.

The Director will be accountable for operations across five global manufacturing plants and a central distribution hub, impacting the division's strategic and financial objectives.

With a focus on growth, commercial performance, and efficiency, this role offers significant exposure to IMI's senior management.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and directing the operational activities for IMI Climate Control.

This includes overseeing production, manufacturing, supply chain management, quality control, facilities management, and related functions to ensure smooth and efficient business operations.

The Operations Director will report directly to the Sector President.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing and supply chain activities such as the development and execution of S&OP processes, overarching sourcing/procurement strategies, and ehancement of operational efficiency and productivity
  • Drive lean transformation aligned with IMI standards
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership, focusing on profitability, productivity, and efficiency
  • Manage S&OP process, optimize sourcing, and align manufacturing goals with overall strategy
  • Develop future manufacturing footprint, ensuring quality and compliance
  • Foster a highperforming team, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Cultivate relationships within IMI and champion ESG efforts for CO2 reduction.

Critical Competencies for Success

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Sciences, or related field
  • Proven track record in largescale, growing technology or industrial organization of similar scale and complexity (revenue > £200m, multiple products and multilocation manufacturing)
  • International experience and familiarity with ESG principles
  • Expertise in driving efficiency improvements and profitability
  • Strong understanding of complex manufacturing processes
  • Intellectual agility, able to influence multinational teams and drive change
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Experience in people and change management, with a focus on talent development
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking
  • Instant credibility and professionalism
  • Proficiency in English; fluency in another European language is a plus
Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company.

All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment.

Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities.


In accordance with the IMI Way:
Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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