Managing Director - Industrial Operations Serbia

About the role

A leading international company active in the industrial and manufacturing sector, with an established presence in Serbia and an extensive international network, is looking for a Managing Director to take overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic development of its operations in Serbia. The ideal candidate is an experienced senior leader who can manage international, full-value-chain businesses and lead complex organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the site's overall performance, strategic direction, financial results and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and People, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Define and implement business objectives, set performance indicators, monitor results and drive sustainable growth.
• Coordinate with international functional leaders and turn global strategy into local execution.
• Build and develop a strong management team, promote employee engagement and foster a culture of accountability and continuous development.
• Promote Lean principles and operational improvements to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Represent the company in Serbia, maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with legal, labour, safety and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Relevant higher education.
• Significant senior leadership experience in international businesses, preferably in manufacturing, industrial or engineered-to-order environments.
• Proven full business or site leadership experience, including financial responsibility.
• Experience managing multiple business functions across the full value chain and leading cross-functional teams in an international organization.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Serbian is strongly preferred.
• Experience in capital equipment, machinery or complex manufacturing is an advantage.