Head of Operations PU EFT
Core
Develop, lead, and optimize operational performance for the Portfolio Unit Electrolyzer & Fuel Cell Technologies, driving industrialization and rollout of new hydrogen and fuel cell products.
Role type
Head of Operations (Manufacturing/Industrial)
Builds
Electrolyzer and fuel cell technologies for green hydrogen production and clean power
Domain
Clean energy / Hydrogen economy / Industrial manufacturing
Required skills
Operations leadership, New Product Introduction (NPI), Lean mass production, Manufacturing automation, Supply chain management, Materials science, Financial acumen, Change management, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in metal-based industries, Project management, Data analysis
Technologies
Lean manufacturing, Automation tools, Digitalization platforms
Responsibilities
Build future-ready operational setup leveraging group capabilities; Lead new products from development through industrialization and handover; Advance process innovation, digitalization, and automation; Implement best practices and lead change initiatives; Establish scalable processes meeting manufacturability, quality, and cost targets; Lead day-to-day manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics; Drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and compliance; Develop and motivate teams; Partner with R&D, Product Management, and Sales; Ensure operational readiness for product launches; Track and report KPIs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC