CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (F/H)

France, Europe Permanent View Job Description
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) F/H leads and harmonises global operations within the Aérospatiale sector, driving operational excellence across multiple international manufacturing sites.
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) F/H - Permanent contract
  • International industrial group - Aérospatiale sector - Global growth platform

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization operating within the Aérospatiale sector.

Job Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) F/H is responsible for leading global industrial operations within the Aérospatiale sector.

Located in France, this role focuses on standardising practices, improving performance, and strengthening cross‑site synergies across an international manufacturing network.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate global manufacturing operations across multiple international sites
  • Define and deploy a consistent and scalable operating model
  • Drive operational performance across delivery, quality, productivity, and cost indicators
  • Embed Lean management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement practices
  • Standardise KPIs, operating methods, governance routines, and management systems
  • Lead global transformation and industrial optimisation initiatives
  • Identify and execute cross‑site synergies and best‑practice sharing
  • Support industrial footprint optimisation and capacity allocation
  • Develop, support, and empower site leadership teams
  • Partner with executive leadership on industrial strategy and execution



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) F/H role demonstrates strong expertise in global industrial operations within the Aérospatiale sector.

They show proven capability in operational excellence, Lean methodologies, performance management, and multicultural leadership.

  • This role requires strong analytical skills, executive presence, resilience, and the ability to lead transformation in complex international environments, while operating from France.

What's on Offer

Permanent contract:

Location: France, with international travel

Company car

High‑visibility executive role within a growing international group

Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative working environment

Contact
Aurore Poumette
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016647

Job summary

Function
Board Level
Subsector
Board Level Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
France
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aurore Poumette
Job reference
JN-052026-7016647

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