Head of Europe (m/f/d) (Geschäftsführer/in)

Who we are Join our global team of over 7,500 colleagues and make a
difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save
lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like
energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values
— Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness — we are
ENABLING CHANGE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow,
learn, and collaborate across 40 countries and 150 locations, you’ll
be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to
make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey.
#YouMakeADifference Your Mission As Head of Europe (m/f/d), you will
be a member of the global senior management team and play a pivotal
role in shaping the future of industrial safety across Europe, with a
strong focus on the DACH region. You will lead around 150 colleagues
across nine countries, including approximately 115 employees in DACH,
driving business performance, strengthening cross-border
collaboration, and ensuring sustainable growth. Based at our European
headquarters in Ratingen, you will serve as one of the managing
directors in Germany. In addition, you will lead the managing
directors of our European sales and service organizations, fostering
strong local leadership, clear accountability, and long-term success
for IEP Technologies within the HOERBIGER Group. How you will make a
difference Operational Excellence: Drive efficient processes, a robust
organization, and reliable execution with a strong hands-on approach,
operating confidently in smaller, decentralized setups. People &
Organization: Lead the European organization pragmatically and close
to the business, ensuring clear structures, governance, and
decision-making in a matrix environment. P&L Ownership: Share full P&L
responsibility for the European region together with the local
managing directors. Strategy to Execution: Translate global strategies
into tangible regional actions with measurable business impact. Safety
& Accountability: Further develop and lead a high-performing safety
and accountability culture across all European entities. Risk &
Compliance: Maintain and strengthen effective risk management,
compliance, and integrity across all business activities. What you
should be good at General Management Background: Experience as
managing director, COO, or in a comparable all-round leadership role
with full responsibility for administration, organization, and
performance. Entrepreneurial Mentality : Strong track record in
building and running effective operations, with a focus on execution,
process efficiency, and organizational clarity. Leadership Style:
Value-based, clear, and hands-on leadership with the ability to align
diverse stakeholders. Financial Acumen: Solid command of P&L and
balance sheet management combined with sound business judgment.
Language Skills: Native-level German and very good English are
required. What you can look forward to Industry Leadership: Join a
global leader in safety solutions with over 70 years of expertise,
with manufacturing sites located in Germany, the UK, China, and the
US. International Team: Work alongside dedicated colleagues in a
multinational, supportive, and collaborative environment. Company
Culture: Enjoy a family-like atmosphere with a strong focus on
teamwork, personal responsibility, innovation, and continuous
improvement. Attractive Benefits: Benefit from competitive
compensation, a company pension plan, accident insurance, health and
well-being programs, bike leasing, discounted employee offers, free
parking, company events, and anniversary bonuses. Travel
Opportunities: This role involves approximately 40% travel within
Europe. Does this sound like an exciting challenge to you? If so, we
look forward to receiving your application. Please apply via our
applicant portal. IEP Technologies GmbH Kaiserwerther Straße 85c •
40878 Ratingen www.hoerbiger.com