Operations Director

Bodycote • Sweden, ME

14h • Onsite

About The Position

We are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.
As Operations Director, you’ll be a partner with senior leaders to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence across all sites and support functions in Sweden. Taking ownership of overall performance, people, and culture, you’ll impact long-term profitability, organizational effectiveness, and the development of a high-performing leadership team that sets the standard across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; MBA or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior leadership role with full accountability for multi-site, international operations and support functions.
• Proven experience leading leaders, developing management teams, and driving cultural and behavioral change in complex organizations.
• Strong experience within manufacturing, preferably within metallurgical or related industries.
• Solid understanding of operational excellence, financial management (P&L), strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities in a growing, global business
• Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
• Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director