Factory Operations Manager

A leader in manufacturing operations is needed to drive daily activities and long-term improvements at a major production facility.This role oversees all aspects of daily operations, shaping strategic direction, and ensuring operational excellence, quality, safety, and sustainability.The individual in this leadership position is responsible for streamlining production processes, upholding quality standards, managing resources, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

By aligning site initiatives with organizational goals, this leader addresses facility-specific challenges, champions sustainable practices, builds partnerships, and drives continuous improvement efforts to elevate overall performance and contribute to the organization's success.Key responsibilities include : Collaborating across production and related functions to define and implement best-in-class manufacturing practices, driving efficiency, quality, and safety.Ensuring adherence to production plans, optimizing processes to minimize costs, and managing third-party manufacturing relationships.Translating business strategy into clear, actionable goals and proactively leading teams to deliver outstanding results.Developing and empowering the workforce, fostering a culture of motivation and continuous competence development.

Overseeing recruitment, management, and development of team members.Overseeing maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of assets, collaborating with technical teams for ongoing improvements.Defining and managing facility objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines and optimizing resource utilization.Upholding quality standards and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and certifications.Executing and optimizing production processes, integrating new technologies to enhance competitiveness.Leading and facilitating improvement projects to enhance production cycles and drive operational excellence.Required skills and qualifications : Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required; postgraduate degree preferred.Fluency in local language and strong proficiency in English; additional languages a plus.10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, ideally with multi-site leadership experience.Proven success in multinational, matrix organizations.Experience across multiple functions (e.g., Planning, Operations, HR) and business segments preferred.Adaptability to diverse business contexts and a record of delivering results in dynamic environments.Willingness to travel.