Director of Manufacturing

Director of Manufacturing BSI Europe

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a commercially minded and transformational manufacturing leader to joinBusiness Segment Industrial (BSI) Europe as Director of Manufacturing. BSI Europe is a market-leading provider of industrial entrance solutions including high-performance doors loading dock equipment perimeter access solutions components and service offerings that improve efficiency productivity safety and sustainability for customers across industrial logistics and commercial environments.

With approximately 6000 employees25manufacturing sites 35 brands operations in 15 countries and annual sales of approximately EUR 1.2 billion BSI Europe is a large and diverse industrial business within ASSA this strategically important leadership role you will lead Manufacturing Procurement Quality and Continuous Improvement across Europe driving operational excellence customer satisfaction profitability and long-term growth.

The Opportunity

As a member of the BSI Europe leadership team you will define and execute the manufacturing and supply chain strategy across a complex multi-site multi-country organization.

You will be responsible for building a world-class manufacturing footprint enhancing productivity quality and customer service performance while developing the capabilities of a large international team. The role leads a number of plant managers directly (8) while also influencing and coordinating a broader network of manufacturing leaders across the region through indirect reporting lines.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a global industrial leader known for innovation operational excellence and sustainable growth

Location: Location is flexible and can be based in Landskrona Sweden or close to one of the European factory locations.

Travel: Regular travel across European operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Procurement Quality and Continuous Improvement across Europe
• Drive operational excellence productivity improvements and cost competitiveness
• Develop and execute the regional manufacturing and supply chain strategy
• Deliver best-in-class customer service quality and delivery performance
• Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and transformation initiatives across multiple sites
• Optimize manufacturing footprint planning processes inventory and material flows
• Support business growth new product introductions and operational scalability
• Build leadership capability succession plans and a high-performing manufacturing culture
• Partner closely with Commercial Engineering Finance and HR leaders across the region

Who We Are Looking For

You are an experienced manufacturing executive who combines strategic thinking with operational execution. You have successfully led complex multi-site manufacturing organizations and know how to drive performance through people processes and continuous improvement.

You bring:

• 10 years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations supply chain or procurement
• Proven success leading multiple manufacturing facilities across several countries
• Strong industrial manufacturing background
• Experience driving large-scale operational transformation and continuous improvement programs
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with responsibility for operational performance and P&L delivery
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and cultures
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and operational excellence frameworks
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.

We review applications regularly so dont wait!
Just set up your profile and applyno later than 30th of September. To make sure your personal data is safe we dont look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process email Camilla Heneby Executive Search at

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