For our manufacturing site in Brasov, we are looking for an Operations Manager (Expat) who leads from the front, with a strong heart for operations and people. This is a role for someone who feels at home on the shopfloor, who thrives in a hands-on environment, and who knows how to connect with teams, develop people, and drive performance.
We are looking for a visible leader who stands among the people, coaches them on the floor, and makes a real impact every day.
- Take full ownership of plant operations, including Production, Planning & Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, HR and Finance
- Ensure smooth end-to-end processes, guaranteeing on-time delivery and optimal material flow
- Coach, train and challenge teams on the floor, helping them grow in ownership, decision-making and performance
- Build and develop a strong leadership team, driving accountability and a high-performance culture
- Drive operational excellence and Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen mindset) across the site
- Improve efficiency, productivity, and cost performance
- Own the plant budget, cost structure and profitability, including CAPEX decisions and ROI-driven investments
- Implement and monitor clear KPIs and performance dashboards
- Strengthen alignment between purchasing, planning, production and logistics
- Lead and foster a Zero Harm safety culture
- Translate company strategy into concrete operational actions and improvements on the floor
- Drive automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives
- You have 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- You bring solid leadership experience as an Operations / Plant / Production Manager
- You are a hands-on leader who naturally gravitates towards the shopfloor
- You have a strong drive to develop people, coach teams and build capabilities
- You are a motivator and communicator, able to bring people along in change and explain the “why” behind decisions
- You combine an operational mindset with strong business and financial understanding (P&L, costing, CAPEX)
- You have experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
- You are structured and data-driven, with a strong focus on KPIs and performance management
- You are ambitious, action-oriented and resilient, able to operate in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment
- You feel comfortable in a multinational, process-driven organization
- Experience in wood manufacturing is a plus, but not a must
- You are fluent in English (Romanian is a plus or willingness to learn) #LI-RV1
Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture.
Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship.
In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.
Unilin Group is an international reference in interior design and construction industry solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With our floors, panels, insulation materials and technologies we are present in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and in public spaces across the globe. Our brands Quick-Step, Pergo and Moduleo probably ring a bell. Every day, some 8,300 employees around the world dig deep to push boundaries and innovate. Want to learn more about us? Then be sure to check out our website.
