Industrial Director – Power Grid Central Europe

About the role

Lead the Industrial, Technical, QHSE and Digital roadmap for the Power Grid Business Unit across Central Europe, reporting to the BU Managing Director and shaping the future of manufacturing sites in multiple countries.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deploy the BU Industrial, Technical, QHSE and Digital Roadmap aligned with Nexans Group strategy.
• Drive operational excellence across sites by improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and inventory through standardized methodologies.
• Lead strategic CAPEX programs, industrial transformation projects and footprint optimisation initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with QHSE standards and regulations.
• Accelerate continuous improvement via Lean Manufacturing, digitalisation, automation and best‑practice sharing.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in industrial and operations leadership.
• Proven track record in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and delivering CAPEX projects.
• Experience leading international teams in a matrix environment.
• Fluent English and strong stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• CAPEX management
• Industrial digitalisation
• Automation
• QHSE compliance