Elevate operational excellence

Bergen Engines is executing a significant industrial scale-up, increasing manufacturing output substantially over the coming years while expanding the workforce and operating largely within the constraints of the existing factory footprint.

Head of Operations

We are seeking a senior manufacturing leader to take full ownership of factory performance at our Norway facility. As part of the senior leadership team, you will lead all manufacturing and operations activities with end-to-end accountability.

The role will lead a major industrial scale-up, optimizing production flow, removing bottlenecks, and building a safe, reliable, and scalable operation. We seek a pragmatic, hands-on leader with strong industrial judgment and a disciplined approach to cost and capital.

Key responsibilities

• Full accountability for factory performance

• Lead and execute industrial scale-up of manufacturing operations

• Optimize layout, flow, and throughput within existing facilities

• Build a strong performance culture with clear KPIs and operating rhythms

• Own operations budget, productivity targets, and CAPEX planning

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable large multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Senior operations leadership experience in heavy industry, energy, oil & gas, or rotating equipment

• Proven track record running large manufacturing operations

• Experience with industrial scale-ups or major plant transformations

• Strong operational, financial, and commercial acumen

• Pragmatic, decisive, and hands-on leadership style, and comfortable making tough calls

The position will report to the CEO and is located at the company headquarters in Bergen, Norway.

Application due date: April 12, 2026 - Applicants will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

For further information please contact recruitment partners at GCC; Finn Sværen (+47 95 00 44 45) or Per Arne Johnsen (+47 93 440 440).

About Bergen Engines

Headquartered just north of Bergen, Norway, Bergen Engines has delivered power solutions to industries worldwide for more than 80 years. The company designs and manufactures medium-speed engines for land-based power generation and maritime applications.

Known for their quality and reliability, Bergen Engines are built on an engineering heritage dating back to 1855 with the establishment of Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV). The first diesel engine was produced in 1946, and since then more than 7,700 engines have been delivered, nearly half of which are still in operation today.

Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, the company became part of the British privately owned engineering group Langley Holdings plc on 31 December 2021.