Country/Hub Manager (France)

About the job

Hub Managers are responsible for ensuring a proper and effective operation in the region. In this role you will have to oversee and guide the structuring of the day-to-day work to ensure that business objectives are realized in line with overall guidelines and strategies. Hub Managers shall as well in periods support with HR duties, e.g., interviewing and hiring new employees. This role may also from time to time require creating
and implementing new operational standards.

A core responsibility of the Hub Manager is to manage the matrix organization in close collaboration with the global line-managers and functional managers. The Hub Manager shall to a large extend be involved as sparring-partner and regional expert/supervisor in hire or fire situations, CAPEX investments, and other incountry matters. In some situations (mainly in the start-up or a restructuring phase of a region), the Hub Manager can undertake a more direct management responsibility of local employees.

Key responsibilities

• Daily management of the region, and oversee day-to-day operations
• Ensure a good working environment and well working office/warehouse and IT-infrastructure in the region
• Monitor and develop the office and infrastructure in line with business growth
• Overlook business activities and project execution performed in the region
• In cooperation with global support functions, design local processes to handle local accounting, banking, payroll, procurement, etc.
• Business infrastructure support (phones, insurances, cars, etc.)
• Manage and control regional budget - in particular OPEX & CAPEX
• Liaise with the Director of Regional Hubs to coordinate and report on ongoing issues
• Identify organizational or employee-related “issues” and implement effective solutions
• Oversee productivity of employees and influence positive culture and business growth
• Ensure that the region follow QHSE requirements and other business laws and regulations
• Collaborate with the global sales & marketing team for the planning of local sales and marketing activities

Secondary role - in the start-up phase:
Since Muehlhan Wind Service is targeting offshore installation and offshore service work, it is important
that you become acquainted with our capabilities and service offerings within this area. For that reason, we
expect you to take part of ongoing or upcoming projects in other European countries for shorter or longer
periods within the first year of your assignment.

Essential requirements

• French and English speaking – both on business level
• Resident (or willing to relocate) to the north-west part of France
• Self-motivated and high on energy with an entrepreneurial can-do/will-do attitude
• Rational thinking and strong problem-solver
• Able to multitask and prioritize own (and others) tasks
• A university degree is not a requirement - but a big advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid math skills to crunch numbers and keep track of your region's budget
• Ability to generate reports and presentations displaying regional performance
• Ability to motivate others and help colleagues succeed
• Solid understanding of regional laws, regulations and compliance matters
• A MWS culture bearer/ambassador – with strong knowledge of company procedures, structure, goals, and values
• A track record from the wind industry is a big advantage