Country Operations Manager / General Manager

Job description

Country Operations Manager / General Manager 

Czech Republic | Automotive | Production Support Services | Full P&L Responsibility  

An established international multi-country group delivering quality, logistics, production support , and industrial outsourcing services — primarily within the automotive sector — is seeking a commercially driven and entrepreneurial Country Operations Manager / General Manager to lead and grow its Czech business.  

The Czech entity is an integral part of a broader European structure, operating in close collaboration with regional leadership and cross-border teams.  

This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility, designed for a leader who combines operational discipline with strong commercial acumen and growth orientation. 

The Opportunity  

You will take full ownership of the Czech business and act as the “CEO of the country” within a broader international group structure — balancing local autonomy with regional strategic alignment. 

Beyond managing performance, you will actively shape and expand the business, challenge the status quo, and build a stronger, scalable local organisation. 

This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on leadership. 

Key Responsibilities  

Business Ownership & Financial Leadership  

• Full P&L responsibility for the Czech entity  

• Accountability for revenue growth and profitability 

• Budgeting, forecasting, margin optimisation and cost control  

• Continuous improvement of operational efficiency and financial performance 

• Financial reporting and strategic business analysis  

Clients & Commercial Growth  

• Ownership and strategic development of key customer relationships  

• Expansion of existing accounts and development of new business opportunities 

• Active leadership of new business acquisition initiatives 

• Senior-level negotiations and commercial discussions  

• Close cooperation with Czech and regional sales leadership to unlock market potential  

Operations & Scalable Delivery  

• Overall responsibility for country operations  

• Ensuring delivery quality, customer satisfaction and operational stability  

• Developing efficient operating processes aligned with business growth 

• Oversight of project execution, capacity planning and delivery risk management  

• Alignment between commercial commitments and operational capability  

Leadership & Organisation Development  

• Leadership and development of a team of approximately 15–20 employees  

• Building a performance-driven and accountable culture  

• Hiring, talent development and succession planning  

• Operating within the approved annual budget  

Group & Market Interface  

• Representation of the company towards customers, OEMs and partners  

• Acting as the key interface to regional and group management  

• Translating group strategy into local execution while providing structured market feedback   

Your Profile  

• Senior leadership experience as Country Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, BU Head, or Site/Plant Manager 

• Proven P&L responsibility  

• Strong leadership presence and credibility with senior customers and stakeholders 

• Strong commercial mindset combined with operational discipline 

• People and team management and development  

• Strong exposure to automotive and/or manufacturing services 

• Experience working with OEMs and automotive suppliers across Tier 1–3  

• Technical or manufacturing background  

• Entrepreneurial mindset  

• Czech or Slovak (native or C1+) and English (C1+)  

Compensation  

• Competitive remuneration package (fixed base salary + performance-based variable component linked to revenue growth and profitability KPIs) 

• Company car (also for private use)  

• Multiple benefits  

Location: Czech Republic (national scope) 

This is a country-wide leadership role with operations and key clients across multiple regions. 

If you are an operations leader with strong commercial instinct and the ambition to build and grow a business — not just manage one — we would welcome a confidential discussion.