Senior Operations Director

H.B. Fuller

📍 Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Full-time Management & Operations Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

The Europe Sr. Operations Director will report directly to the Vice President of Global Operations. The primary responsibility will be to lead and drive regional manufacturing and create a high‑performing team. This will involve the development and execution of a comprehensive manufacturing strategy which links productivity and quality performance measures with the sales and marketing strategies of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a Europe manufacturing strategy aligned with global growth and sales plans.
  • Lead with EHS as a core value (not just a priority)—strong on COMHA / process safety.
  • Build and evolve a high‑performance culture and leadership team across multiple cultures.
  • Drive automation, LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement (SAP, MRP systems, asset monitoring, DCS familiarity).
  • Evaluate and develop plant management talent – EC‑3 level evaluat...