Operations Director

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Operations Director !

Location: La Ciotat

Job ID: 47700

The Operations Director is responsible for endtoend operational excellence across the lifecycle of RFID hardware and tag products from supplier sourcing and manufacturing through quality logistics and delivery to customers.

This role ensures scalable costeffective and reliable operations supporting growth margin targets and customer satisfaction in an industrial environment.

As a Leader you will be accountable for the operational performance of HID Textile Services in EMEA and APAC and coordinate with US operations by defining enhanced S&OP process making it efficient to support the Business Unit growth.

You will integrate global financial and operating plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operating and financial results.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide us out here: Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HIDs Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely work productively and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID NFC and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect identify collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Essential Duties :

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

• Define and execute theglobal operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Managemanufacturing operations (inhouse and/or contract manufacturers) including
• Capacity planning.
• Yield scrap and efficiency targets.
• Process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Supplier selection qualification and dualsourcing.
• Cost negotiations and longterm agreements.
• Risk management (shortages geopolitical lead times)

Operations Performance & Cost Control

• Own COGS operational budgets and productivity targets.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives (BOM optimization sourcing leverage logistics optimization).
• Implement and track KPIs such as:
• OTD (OnTime Delivery)
• Inventory turns.
• Manufacturing yield.
• Cost variances.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to balance demand supply and inventory.

Quality Compliance & Reliability

• Ensure products meet quality reliability and regulatory requirements (e.g. CE FCC RoHS REACH ISO).
• Oversee Incoming inprocess and final quality controls.
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Field quality issues and RMA analysis.
• Drive a builtin quality culture across operations and suppliers.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization

• Partner with Engineering and Product Management to:
• Industrialize new hardware and tag products
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)
• Own the transition from prototype pilot mass production.
• Secure readiness across supply chain tooling test equipment and documentation.

Logistics Inventory & Order Fulfillment

• Manage global logistics warehousing and distribution.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining service levels.
• Ensure efficient order fulfillment and customer deliveries including international shipments.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (manufacturing supply chain quality logistics).
• Build a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational rigor.
• Work crossfunctionally with Engineering Product Management Finance and Customer Support.

Essential Qualifications

• To perform this role successfully candidates must meet the following requirements.
• At least 10 years of experience in operations role within large volume hardware / electronics / industrial devices company.
• Proven experience managing:
• Manufacturing (EMS/ODM or internal factories)
• Global supply chains.
• Cost and margin objectives.
• Strong exposure to NPI and industrialization of hardware products.
• Excellent interpersonal communication public speaking and presentation skills in an international environment. Ability to effectively communicate in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Successful RFID Technology background and HW experience are a plus.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies. An acute sense of Business management and administration.
• Should possess leadership qualities and managerial abilities.
• An ability to manage project leaders in system engineering.
• A strong and dedicated understanding of the clients needs andbasic requisites.
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting and strategic planning.
• Soft skills: organization autonomy team spirit leadership.
• Experience or good understanding or Oracle EBS system is a definitive plus.

Work Requirements

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality Security Safety Business Continuity and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required. Job Travel - 25-40% (primarily to APAC ) Therefore employee must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply

• Empowerment:Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation:You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity:You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support not replace human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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