Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About the position:We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer, COO, who can ensure operational excellence across our global organisation by increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability. The goal is to contribute to continuous growth by adopting best practices, seeking improvement opportunities, and further developing our way of managing operations and supporting our customers. Additionally, the COO position will be part of the business' management team and will be part of forming the future of DELLNER BUBENZER.Location for this position will be dependent on you as a candidate, but preferably close to one of our sites in Europe. You report directly to the Managing Director for Dellner Bubenzer. Dellner Bubenzer is a global leader in the design and manufacture of braking systems for the material handling, crane & hoist, container handling, mining, marine, industrial, offshore, oil & gas, and wind energy sectors with operations in Benelux, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Middle East, Malaysia, Sweden, US and Latin America. Your responsibilities include, among other things:Lead and coach the operations teams and be responsible for ensuring that all activities are carried out according to plans, policies, quality standards and financial targets - with the customers best interest always at handImplement quality processes in the groupStreamline production processesIdentify and address problems and opportunities for the companyBuild a strong internal network in the organization and facilitate a strong collaboration between the local and the global organizationWork with the MD and management team to determine values and mission and plan for short and long-term goalsOversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditingManaging multi-site organizationGiven the international scope of the Business Unit, travelling will be requiredAbout you and qualifications To be successful in the role you need thorough experience of the manufacturing industry and previous experience of global operations in management and/or leadership rolesYou are result oriented with an ability to motivate the team and deliver goalsYou are experienced in lean productionYou have a solid understanding of financial managementYou bring relevant academic background (or similar) and experience from working in similar or other leading positions in global companies, with operations management, business development, or related fieldYou are experienced in leading change and have track record of successful business turnaround and developmentYou have experience from an international and strong intercultural work environmentYou have excellent communication and English language skillsOur offer A dynamic and collegial working environmentFlat hierarchies with short decision-making pathsAdequate remunerationDiverse training and development opportunitiesFlexible working hours and home office optionsEmployer-financed company pension scheme We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. About Dellner GroupDellner Group is a privately owned industrial investment company that owns and invests in businesses across different industrial sectors. Dellner Group companies are world leading global suppliers of braking, hydraulic, polymer and glass products and solutions across the material handling, wind energy, marine, oil and gas, industrial and transportation sectors. Dellner Group has a buy and build strategy and a track record of acquiring companies with high development potential. Our primary focus is on sustainable value creation, and we achieve this through professional and entrepreneurial management teams, strong customer relationships and diligent focus on organic growth in our portfolio companies.