Operations (Plant) Director

About Horse Powertrain

Horse Powertrain Limited is an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

Horse Powertrain has 19,000 dedicated and determined employees, working in 17 manufacturing plants, and 5 R&D centers on three continents. This role is employed by Horse Powertrain Ltd and is based at head office in London, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What we’re looking for

Lead and build U.S. operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, ensuring operational excellence, plant launch start-up & success, and alignment with global standards.

• Operations Leadership: Build and lead U.S. operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality; translate global strategy into regional execution.

• Plant Launch & Management: Develop a manufacturing site from the ground up and drive performance in productivity, cost, and efficiency. Location of manufacturing site to-be determined.

• Supply Chain Execution: Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring continuity, supplier performance, and reliable delivery.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

• Program Launch: Support industrialization and successful launch of new products and technologies in the U.S.

• Financial Performance: Own P&L, manage budgets and capex, and drive cost, margin, and operational improvements.

Equal opportunities employer

As a company, we are committed to equal opportunities, and recruit people based on their competencies and qualifications. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply for our job vacancies. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

How to apply

Deadline to submit your application but the selection process will be running continuously. Please note that due to data regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Allison Rechtzigel: [email protected]

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