The Trèves Group, a globally recognized automotive supplier, is one of the world leaders in vehicle interiors and acoustics. Specializing in innovative acoustic solutions, our mission is to minimize external noise as well as sounds generated within the cabin. Operating across 4 continents and 16 countries, with a workforce of 4,600 employees, our group is experiencing steady growth.

As part of this growth, we are looking for an Operations Manager for our Campulung Production Site, who will play a key role in driving the site’s operational performance and supporting its long-term success.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across the production site. Acting as the Plant Manager’s right-hand, he/she assumes full responsibility for plant management in the Plant Manager’s absence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Production & Performance: ensure production targets in terms of productivity, cost, delivery and quality are met.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement: implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to secure competitiveness and operational excellence.

• Maintenance & Reliability: oversee preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum equipment availability.

• Logistics & Supply Chain: guarantee smooth material flows and alignment with customer and supplier requirements.

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): promote a safety-first culture, ensure compliance with regulations and strengthen environmental standards.

• Team Management: lead, motivate and develop operational teams to achieve excellence.

• Budget & Cost Control: support the preparation and monitoring of the operational budget and identify optimization levers.

Transversal Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Group policies, including:

• Quality Policy

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Policy

• Information Security Policy and IT Charter

• Manage teams in accordance with Group HR processes and practices.

• Ensure that team missions are executed in alignment with Group standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, ability to engage and federate teams

• Decision-making and prioritization skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation abilities

• Action plan monitoring and project management

• Strong organizational and operational management skills

• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Production or equivalent.

• Experience: 7–10 years in an industrial environment, with proven track record in production, maintenance or logistics management, preferably within the automotive or another demanding industry.

• Technical skills: solid knowledge of Lean/Kaizen tools, quality systems, maintenance, and supply chain processes.

• Managerial skills: confirmed experience in leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Languages: fluent English is required.

• Soft skills: result-driven mindset, continuous improvement orientation, adaptability, change management culture, and resilience in a challenging industrial context.