Operations Director

Overview DTA – Who we are? DTA, a division of Enerpac Group, specializes in the design and manufacturing of self-propelled transporters and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for on-site transportation of heavy loads ranging from 1 to 1,200 tons. Since its founding in 1972, DTA has been a trusted provider for industries such as wind energy, railway, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, steel mills, foundries, and port operations. Enerpac Tool Group is a global leader in industrial tools, services, and solutions, supporting customers in over 100 countries. The company provides high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and precision positioning solutions, enabling customers to tackle complex and hazardous jobs safely and efficiently. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Enerpac Tool Group is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.

Summary – Basic Function Of The Role : We are seeking a results-driven and technically astute Director of Operations to lead our engineered-to-order (ETO) manufacturing operations across Spain. This role is pivotal in managing the full design-to-release process, from engineering concept and product design through to sourcing, manufacturing execution, and production release. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in ETO manufacturing environments, a strong track record of optimizing ERP systems to support custom production workflows, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing. A key responsibility will be shaping the operational and digital infrastructure necessary to support increasing scale and complexity while preparing the organization for a transition toward a configured-to-order (CTO) model in select product families.

Job Duties And Responsibilities Lead the execution of operations strategy across Spain, with a focus on ETO manufacturing workflows that integrate design engineering, procurement, and production.

Drive the end-to-end ETO process, ensuring design specifications are effectively translated into accurate bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing plans.

Serve as the business process owner for ERP systems supporting ETO—configuring and evolving ERP platforms to ensure flexibility and alignment with custom engineering and production workflows.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and IT teams to create seamless cross-functional processes that reduce lead times, improve delivery accuracy, and enhance profitability.

Implement structured methods for engineering change management, material master governance, and variant management to ensure high-quality, repeatable outcomes in ETO environments.

Establish KPIs that track the success of operations, including engineering release accuracy, cycle time, production throughput, cost-to-serve, and delivery performance.

Build and mentor geographically dispersed operations teams, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Act as a strategic change agent for evolving the business from fully ETO to hybrid or CTO workflows, where appropriate—developing product structures, platform strategies, and configuration logic to enable modularity and scalability.

Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, while driving operational excellence and industry best practices.

Qualifications And Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations leadership within complex manufacturing environments—strong preference for engineered-to-order or custom industrial equipment sectors.

Proven success in leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Demonstrated expertise in ERP system architecture and configuration (SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, etc.) to support ETO production processes, including BOM generation, item configuration, and sourcing workflows.

Experience designing and implementing process transitions from ETO to CTO environments, including product platforming and standardization strategies.

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities, with experience using operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Work Benefits Competitive salary, performance incentives, and benefits package.

Engagement with Employee Resource Groups which can provide leadership and networking opportunities.

Community Outreach programs embedded in the Company’s culture.

Additional Details Location : Madrid, Spain

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industries : Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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