About this role
Head of Operations | Manufacturing
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and integrate plant operations across Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering & Maintenance, Warehousing, Logistics, HSE, and Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, safety, and service targets.
- Oversee production planning, inventory, logistics, and supply chain coordination.
- Lead the S&OP process to align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and procurement.
- Ensure equipment reliability, quality compliance, and adherence to HSE requirements.
- Monitor operational KPIs and lead daily/weekly performance reviews.
- Manage operational budgets, cost optimization, productivity, and waste reduction.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary operational teams.
- Oversee plant facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Customer Experience teams to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
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MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage.
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Relevant certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, APICS/CSCP, or NEBOSH are desirable.
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Minimum 10 years’ manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.
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Proven experience managing multi-functional manufacturing operations.
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FMCG, manufacturing, chemical, or industrial operations experience is preferred.
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Strong knowledge of production planning, supply chain, inventory, maintenance, quality, HSE, and operational excellence.
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Experience with ERP/analytics tools such as Odoo, SAP, or Power BI is an advantage.
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Key Skills
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Manufacturing Operations
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S&OP
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Supply Chain
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Lean Manufacturing
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Cost Optimization
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Quality & HSE
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Facilities Management
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Budget Management
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Leadership
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Operational Analytics