Chief Operating Officer BA Food

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We’re not searching for perfection – we’re looking for people with the right mindset. If you’re curious, resilient and ready to grow, you’ll find the space to lead, innovate and together with us, Meet the Needs Beyond Tomorrow. https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com/en/join-us/ Chief Operating Officer (COO) BA Food Europe The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the BA Food Europe Management Team and is responsible for leading the business area operations strategy and execution. The COO ensures operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, quality, engineering, sustainability, and continuous improvement activities. The role drives performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, productivity, and scalability while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. The COO partners closely with the President of the Business Area, Business Controller, business leaders, and the Global COO and teams to deliver sustainable growth and operational effectiveness worldwide. Reports to: President of the Business Area Food Europe, functionally to the global COO. Direct Reports: Senior leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Lean/Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute the operations strategy of the BA in alignment with business needs.
• Translate business strategy into operational plans, targets, and execution roadmaps.
• Drive long-term competitiveness through innovation, efficiency, and productivity improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integration activities, and expansion initiatives.
• Contribute to business strategy and Management Team decision-making. Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
• Lead all manufacturing operations and production facilities for the Business Area.
• Ensure world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Optimize production capacity, footprint, automation, and asset utilization.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure operational resilience and business continuity across all sites. Supply Chain & Procurement
• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution.
• Ensure effective sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Build resilient supply chains supporting growth and changing market conditions.
• Strengthen supplier performance, strategic partnerships, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage inventory optimization while maintaining high customer service levels. Operational Excellence & Transformation
• Champion a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead digital transformation of operations, including automation, analytics, AI-enabled tools, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Establish KPIs, performance dashboards, and governance processes across the org.
• Promote best-practice sharing and operational standardization in her/his area. Financial Performance
• Deliver operational performance in support of revenue growth and profitability objectives.
• Manage operational budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation.
• Ensure achievement of productivity, cost, and working capital targets.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and business cases for operational improvements. Quality, Safety & Sustainability
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a strong culture of employee safety and well-being.
• Drive quality excellence and customer satisfaction through robust quality systems.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and product lifecycle management.
• Support corporate and business area sustainability objectives and reporting requirements. People Leadership
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing operational leadership teams.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, diversity, and inclusion.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development across the operations organization.
• Act as a role model for company values and leadership behaviors. WHAT'S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE Education
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification preferred. Experience
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global manufacturing and operations environments.
• Significant experience leading multi-site international operations.
• Proven track record in operational transformation and business performance improvement.
• Experience in capital equipment, industrial products, professional equipment, consumer durables, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, sourcing, quality systems, and industrial engineering. OUR LEADERSHIP MISSION At Electrolux Professional, we expect People Leaders to contribute to both performance and transformation. We describe this through our Leadership Mission: building for the future, growing people and empowering execution. In this role, we will explore not only what you have delivered, but also how you lead teams, build capability and create clarity and accountability.