Divisional Director Quality & Operations (all genders)

Our client is an internationally operating technology and manufacturing company with a strong innovation focus, sustained growth trajectory, and global market presence. As part of its ongoing organizational development, our client is seeking an experienced senior leader to assume overall responsibility for Quality & Operations at the company's headquarters in Upper Austria. Divisional Director Quality & Operations (all genders) Central Upper Austria | Full-time Your Challenge In this key leadership role, you will be accountable for the strategic and operational management of Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and related Operations functions. You will actively shape the evolution of organizational structures while driving international transformation and performance improvement initiatives. Your key responsibilities include: • Developing and executing the Quality & Operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives • Leading, coaching, and developing multiple functional teams and senior managers • Ensuring an effective Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 standards • Driving manufacturing performance, delivery reliability, product availability, and cost and capacity targets • Managing strategic initiatives such as site transfers, product launches and phase-outs, make-or-buy decisions, and process transitions • Implementing and further developing KPI frameworks, reporting structures, and governance processes • Promoting Lean Management, automation, digitalization, and Operational Excellence initiatives • Proactively managing risks while continuously improving quality and manufacturing performance indicators • Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and international corporate functions Your Profile • Completed technical or business-related education (technical college, university, or equivalent) • Several years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Quality Management, or related industrial environments • Strong expertise in modern Quality Management Systems and relevant regulatory and compliance requirements • Proven track record in leading complex transformation and change management projects • Solid knowledge of Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, automation, and digital transformation • Good understanding of Supply Chain Management, production planning, and supplier management • Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and modern digital work environments • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills • Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach • Excellent English language skills The Offer Our client offers a unique opportunity to assume a highly visible leadership role with significant strategic impact in a global organization. You will drive transformation and optimization initiatives of international relevance, shape key business decisions, and contribute directly to the company's long-term success. Besides a professional, innovation-focused, and collaborative environment, our client offers an attractive compensation package ranging from EUR 100.000,- gross per year, depending on your qualifications and experience, as well as a company car. We are looking forward to receiving your resume via www.apply.iventa.eu quoting the ref no. . If there are companies that you exclude as an potential employer, please list them in your application as "restriction notes". Claudia Raimann