CareerPlan

HEAD OF OPERATIONS (M/W/D)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Oversee performance, scalability, and customer experience of European operations, ensuring efficient and digitally supported processes.

Role type

Senior leadership operations head

Builds

Scalable end-to-end processes for customer care and operations

Domain

Industrial recycling / Circular economy

Required skills

Team leadership and coaching, Operations process management and scaling, Digital transformation and automation, Data-driven performance management, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Strategic planning with hands-on execution

Preferred skills

International collaboration, Flat hierarchy navigation, High decision-making autonomy

Technologies

Digital platforms, Automation tools, KPI dashboards

Responsibilities

Lead and develop team leads and operations teams, Establish KPI-based performance management, Drive automation of operational workflows, Develop and refine the operating model, Collaborate with Product & Technology and international units, Manage cross-functional initiatives

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution