Director Operations (m/f/d)

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Overall responsibility for Operations including Supply Chain, Forecasting, Logistics, Quality Management, and Regulatory Affairs
• Leadership and development of the operational leadership team, including Head of Forecasting and Head of Logistics Europe
• Define and drive IronMaxx’s international operations strategy across EU / UK / MEA markets
• Build scalable processes, structures, and decision-making frameworks to support international growth
• Ensure operational readiness and alignment with commercial growth targets across all business areas
• Drive operational performance with a strong focus on scalability, efficiency, service level, and profitability
• Ownership of operational KPIs, inventory health, service performance, and cost optimization initiatives
• Establish transparent reporting structures and data-driven performance management across Operations
• Drive the further development of operational systems and planning tools (SAP Business One, Streamline, BI tools, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements across all operational areas

Cross-functional Management & Business Steering

• Close collaboration with CEO and leadership team on growth strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and international expansion
• Translate business goals into clear operational priorities and execution plans
• Build a high-performance, accountability-driven, and data-focused Operations culture
• Ensure strong collaboration between Operations, Sales, eCommerce, Product Development, Finance, and Procurement
• Lead transformation projects, process improvements, and implementation of new operational structures and systems
• Act as the central escalation and decision-making instance for major operational topics

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop operational leaders and teams across multiple functions and international interfaces
• Create clear ownership, fast decision-making processes, and scalable operational structures
• Promote transparency, continuous improvement, and execution excellence across the organization

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement within international and fast-paced environments
• Strong background in FMCG industries such as Food & Nutrition, Retail / eCommerce, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, or Fashion
• Proven track record in scale-ups or high-growth companies with responsibility for operational scalability, service performance, and cost optimization
• Experience in leading international teams and cross-functional operational projects
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operational and supply chain processes
• Confident use of ERP and planning systems such as SAP Business One, Streamline, and BI tools
• High digital affinity and data-driven mindset
• Hands-on mentality combined with strong execution and change management capabilities
• Business fluent in English