Operations Director – Eastern Europe

2 days ago

Debrecen Metropolitan Area, Hungary redi-Group GmbH Full time

About redi-Group

We are a global technical service provider specialized in quality activities across the whole supply chain and production facilities. As a successful, owner-managed family business, we have been committed to innovation and excellence for over 25 years. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer talented and motivated individuals the opportunity to grow, develop their skills, and shape their careers with us.

To support our growth in Eastern Europe, we are looking for a senior 
Operations Director
to lead our 
regional task force operations
and build scalable project structures across multiple countries.

Location:

Central/Eastern Europe (frequent travel required)

Scope:

Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania

Your Role

As Operations Director – Eastern Europe, you will have full responsibility for managing and developing operational activities across 
HU, SK, CZ, PL, and RO
. You will lead multi-country task force teams, run parallel projects, and ensure fast, reliable execution of short- and mid-term quality projects at customer sites.

Operational & Project Leadership

  • Lead and coordinate sorting, rework, and firewall projects across multiple countries
  • Manage multiple parallel projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
  • Act as senior operational contact for customers (OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers) and handle escalations

Team & Resource Management

  • Build and manage local project teams (typically 5–20 inspectors plus indirect functions)
  • Assign team leaders and ensure effective staffing, shift planning, and capacity management
  • Support on-site team leaders and project coordinators throughout project lifecycles (1–6 months)

Regional Operations & Standardization

  • Develop and implement standardized operational structures and processes per country
  • Support local entities and partners with execution, reporting, and quality standards
  • Ensure alignment with redi-Group operational and quality requirements

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

  • Optimize operational processes, KPIs, and reporting across projects
  • Share best practices between countries and teams
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, HR, and Country Management to support regional growth

Your Profile

  • Proven experience in operations management, preferably in:
  • Automotive quality services
  • Sorting / rework / firewall activities
  • Industrial or manufacturing support services
  • Strong background in multi-country or regional operations in Eastern Europe
  • Strong people leadership and task force management skills
  • Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple parallel projects across borders
  • English – fluent (mandatory)
    , Additional languages (Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, or German) are a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel frequently across Eastern Europe
  • Flexible and hands-on leadership approach
  • Residence:
     based in Hungary

What We Offer

  • Strategic leadership role with regional responsibility
  • High level of autonomy and decision-making authority
  • 26 days of vacation per year
  • Direct impact on the growth of redi-Group in Eastern Europe
  • Competitive compensation package
  • International, dynamic, and fast-growing environment

Sounds like you? Then I'm looking forward to receiving your CV

Stephanie Sorge

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