Operations Manager Automation

Location: Brno, Czechia; the Automation division also has branches in Prague, Ostrava, and Most. Option to work from home; frequent short-term business travel is required.

Company

hirify.global develops solutions that help industries operate more efficiently, cleanly, and intelligently.

What you will do

• Manage the daily operations of the local Automation division across planning, engineering, production, dispatch, service, and the extended value chain.
• Lead operational delivery across project management, project engineering, production, maintenance, procurement, quality, logistics, planning, and fulfillment.
• Implement lean management and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce total costs and increase customer satisfaction.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including EBIT, cash flow, productivity, budgets, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with sales to assess customer requirements, identify operational risks, and develop suitable technical and operational solutions.
• Develop quality management practices and ensure compliance with hirify.global standards, HSE requirements, and ethical policies.

Requirements

• University degree and at least 5 years of professional experience, or secondary school education and at least 10 years of experience in a technical field.
• Proven experience leading teams in a project-based business environment.
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level, written and spoken; English is used daily.
• Category B driver’s license.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate results, and prepare reports.
• Experience with budget management, performance management, and capacity planning.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Flexibility regarding time and location, willingness to travel, and ability to make frequent short-term business trips.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term full-time employment with a compensation package, annual financial bonus, and annual salary review.
• Flexible working hours with core hours from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and an option to work from home.
• Company car for private use, laptop, mobile phone, and financial allowance for working from home.
• 25 days of vacation, additional emergency leave, meal allowance, pension insurance contribution, and a flexible cafeteria benefits system.
• Professional development through courses, conferences, language training, and career opportunities in Czech branches and globally.
• MultiSport card, company events, share purchase option, counseling services, family and partner discounts, and up to five SIM cards with benefits.