Managing Director Europe

ppDirect message the job poster from Talent to Match Executive Search /p pPregis is on a growth path and Europe is the next big chapter. /p pAs bManaging Director Europe /b, you’ll lead a 200-person organisation with production sites in the Netherlands and the UK, generating b€60-65 million revenue /b within a bPE-owned, US-headquartered group. /b /p pYour mission: strengthen commercial performance, connect people and operations, and shape a European organisation that delivers both profit and pride. /p pIt’s a role for a leader who wants to build, not just manage and leave a legacy of growth and clarity. /p pYou’ll inherit a solid business with strong people, proven technology, and untapped potential. /p pYour task is to give it focus, coherence and commercial drive. /p h3Your key responsibilities will include: /h3 ul liconnect strategy with execution, ambition with discipline, and people with performance. /li liyou’ll set the strategic course for Pregis Europe, aligning with the global vision while defining what success looks like locally. /li liyou’ll translate ambition into actionable plans, balancing growth, efficiency and innovation. /li liyou’ll own the European PL and lead the commercial rebuild following a leadership transition. /li liyou’ll bring sharper customer focus, restore momentum in key accounts, and strengthen relationships across industrial, e-commerce and packaging segments. /li liyou’ll ensure operational discipline through the bPregis Production System /b, driving reliability, scalability and cost-effectiveness. /li liyou’ll build transparency in reporting, strengthen KPI ownership and deliver steady margin improvement. /li /ul h3People Culture /h3 pYou’ll lead a capable team across Operations, Commercial, Engineering, HR, Finance and Supply Chain. /p pYour style: transparent, low-ego, and focused on clarity and accountability. /p pYou’ll foster collaboration between European sites and US headquarters, and create a culture where people feel trusted, connected and proud of their work. /p h3Who we’re looking for /h3 pThis is a role for a builder, someone who thrives in transformation and enjoys connecting strategy with execution. /p pYou see both the numbers and the people behind them. You bring bcommercial sharpness /b and boperational depth /b, and you’re equally at ease in a boardroom discussion as on a factory floor walk-through. /p pYou’re pragmatic, confident without arrogance, and culturally fluent across Europe and the US. /p pYou value open communication, ownership and performance and you make decisions with both head and heart. /p pYou enjoy growing people as much as growing results. /p pYou know how to run a business end-to-end, how to set clear priorities, and how to translate plans into measurable progress. /p pYou lead by example: calm under pressure, curious by nature, decisive when it counts. /p h3Your background likely includes: /h3 ol li10–15+ years in senior leadership within manufacturing, industrial or packaging environments, ideally in a US-based or private-equity-owned company. /li liProven success managing full PL responsibility for a €50M+ organisation. /li liA track record in commercial turnaround, integration and growth across multiple European markets. /li liExperience leading operations, supply chain and sales in a matrix setup. /li liStrong financial and strategic acumen — you read the story behind the numbers. /li liFluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, German or French is a plus. /li liBased within reach of Eindhoven, with regular travel across Europe and to the US. /li /ol pIf you’re motivated by results, inspired by people, and ready to build something that lasts … this is your kind of challenge. /p h3Seniority level /h3 ulliDirector /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ulliFull-time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ulliManagement /li /ul h3Industries /h3 ulliPackaging and Containers Manufacturing and Manufacturing /li /ul pHelmond, North Brabant, Netherlands /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr