Operations Director US

United StatesFull-time

We are expanding our US team and we are looking for an intrinsically motivated individual based in the US to join our mission. Join the MTD team as a key player in temporary water solutions!

Are you ready to make a splash in the world of events? At MTD, we specialize in delivering temporary water solutions for some of the most exciting and high-profile projects across the globe. As Operations Director US you are responsible from the day to day Operations in the US. You report directly into our COO (located in the Netherlands), and you’re in charge for the departments project management, planning, service engineers, Fleet and warehouse staff (MTD USA has warehouses in Las Vegas and Atlanta).

You are responsible for the projects together with the team from start to finish and will take care of on time delivery. You maintain close contact with the staff and sales representatives on the progress of the projects. You ensure that communication, roles and responsibilities between the various departments are guaranteed. This role involves strategic planning, building the team, process optimization, team leadership, and ensuring that operations align with MTD’s global standards and client expectations.

Why are you the right candidate?
You bring a wealth of experience in operations management, preferably within the events industry. You can show to have successfully built teams in the US before. Your proven track record of developing and implementing improvements resulted in operational efficiency and business growth. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and drives your teams towards operational excellence. Moreover, you ensure that client expectations are not only met but exceeded.

Job content

Provides daily management to Operations, Fleet, Engineering, engineers and warehouse staff;
Develops and implements operational strategies to achieve business goals and drive growth in what MTD sees as the growth market;
Leads and develops a high-performing operational team and promotes a culture of responsibility and excellence;
Is responsible for the quality and progress of all project-related activities;
Has a good business mentality;
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective operations;
Possesses the right management skills and is a motivator for the rest of the team;
Ensures tasks and responsibilities between the various departments;
Checks calculated project estimates, project folders, etc;
Is the technical knowledge centre and helpdesk for the rest of his staff.

What makes you the right candidate?

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities;
Customer-, service- and result-oriented personality;
Excellent leadership and team management skills;
Stress-resistant and a flexible attitude;
Possesses leadership skills and is a 'motivator and leader' for the rest of the team;
Minimum 10 years' work experience, including several years' experience in similar positions;
Excellent command of the English language;
You can work on several projects simultaneously without any problem;
You are results-oriented and understand the target audience;
You are proactive and have strong communication skills;
You are flexible and willing to travel (inter)nationally.

Why work at MTD?

Working at MTD is much more than a job; it is collaborating on innovative water solutions that can make a difference. As an international specialist in temporary water infrastructures for drinking and wastewater, you will work together with a team of driven colleagues on meaningful projects.

Our respect for water is embedded in our DNA, and we are passionate about saving water and improving the water balance worldwide with our sustainability initiatives.

As a global market leader, we handle more than 1,500 events and projects every year. From world-famous festivals such as Tomorrowland and Sziget to essential facilities at natural disasters or refugee camps.

So whether you are helping on industrial projects, at expos, UN conferences, or at major sporting events like the Olympics and Formula 1, at MTD you will help build solutions that make a real impact.

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What do you get from us?

Voltijd;
401(k);
PTO (20);
Tandartsverzekering;
Health insurance;
Development opportunities through (internal) training courses.

Interested?

Would you like to respond to this challenging position as Operations Director US? Then send your CV to [email protected] or respond using the form below and we might meet in Tilburg.

Do you have questions about a vacancy or would like more information? Then please contact Ton Brands, Corporate Recruiter, on +31 (0)65 18 71 487 or [email protected].

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