.Operational Manager (Commercial Manager) Job titleOperational Manager (Commercial Manager)Contract typeFull-timeAbout usKronospan is a world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels using advanced technology with 125 years history of success with over 50 plants across the globe, and as such, we have pioneered many of our industry's key advances and will continue to lead product development and innovation into the future.We just opened our third production plant in Spain, located in Tortosa. With an initial investment of 270 million euros and more than 180 direct jobs. The group will invest in Tortosa around than 500 million euros in the coming years and reach at least 300 employees. This new Greenfield location will help us to expand our European operations and explore new and emerging markets..Main duties and responsibilitiesFrom the Human Resources department of Kronospan, we are looking for a Operational Manager - (Commercial Manager).The resource is part of the Innovation Team and will take part to international projects.Scope of duties:1. Negotiating contracts with key suppliers and leading clients.2. Responsibility for financial performance, KPIs and KFIs management.3. Business budgeting and planning.4. Company standards compliance guarding.5. Human resources and administration management.6. Flagging up issues to senior management minimize impact.7. Reporting directly to CEO.RequirementsEngineering degree or any industrial qualification. Legal and / or commercial and / or financial background.With more than 10 years in a manufacturing industry (in companies with turnovers between 15-50 million euros per year) with a clear track record of his career. Strong purchasing experience. Entrepreneur and businessperson.Strong negotiating and communication skills.Exceptional personality with ability to influence and bring the best out of others.Target orientation - focused on resultsHard working attitude. To be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative, critical thinking and energy.Ability to recognize and react effectively to project bottlenecks or emerging issues.Enthusiasm, courage and passion to overcome challengesFluent English, at a professional competence will be an essential requirement, with French as an advantage.Willingness to travel extensively, nationally and internationally.Winning spirit of a leader, not follower.What we offerEffort and achievement will be rewarded, in both remuneration and progression.1. Attractive remuneration including performance bonus.2. Key role in the company hierarchy.3. Job in the respected leading company in our industry.4. Very fast decision process in simple organization structure.5. Advanced work environment with effective tools to execute duties.6. Strong management support in case of out of order situations.7. Mentorship training during the introduction period.8. Fast-track promotion opportunities for high performers
