General information

Reference

2025-13143  

Position description

Job title

Operations Manager

Contract type

Full-time

About us

As the world's leading producer and distributor of wood-based products, we provide materials for everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed homes, building facades, and construction. At Kronospan, we're not just shaping the future of wood—we're helping to build a more sustainable and better world. Our commitment to operational excellence drives us to prioritize safety and sustainability at every step of the process.

To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for an ambitious and committed:
Operations Manager

Main duties and responsibilities

• .Lead the set-up and day-to-day operations of a new Moroccan facility, ensuring efficient processes and operational excellence across a short cycle press manufacturing plant.
• Source a suitable location or facility and obtain any relevant permits.
• Supply chain responsibility for the import of impregnated paper and board, working closely with the commercial team.
• Have a hands-on approach to operations, being responsible for the operation and maintenance of a short cycle press facility.
• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Environmental, Operations and Quality performance within the plant
• Develop the team, including recruitment, inductions, appraisals, up-skilling, performance management and mentoring
• Oversee all maintenance within the department, ensuring maximum availability whilst controlling costs.
• Liaise closely with suppliers to ensure the high volume, high quality product standards are maintained throughout.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in advanced manufacturing operations.
• Operational and commercial knowledge to support the import of board and impregnated paper
• Passionate and focused about achieving excellent Safety & Environmental performance
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain a consistently high level of performance. Not afraid to challenge others
• You will have good IT skills and be capable of understanding and reacting to operational data
• Quick thinking, you will be skilled at problem solving and be an effective communicator to ensure issues get resolved in a timely manner

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead a high-profile expansion into a new market.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.
• Support from an experienced team to ensure success.


If you are a strategic leader with a passion for manufacturing and growth, and you thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we expand further within Morocco and continue to create lasting value in the region.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to HR@Kronospan.co.uk with the subject line Morocco - Operations Manager.

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