Sr. Manager Operations

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning & Leadership:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance plant efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Align operations with organizational objectives, ensuring short-term and long-term goals are met.
• Lead plant capacity expansion and modernization projects to meet market demand.

2. Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations of manufacturing units, ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery.
• Optimize resource utilization (manpower, materials, and equipment) to achieve production targets.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

3. Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage plant budgets, ensuring cost control and profitability.
• Analyze financial data and make data-driven decisions to enhance cost efficiency.

4. Safety & Compliance:

• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols, ensuring a zero-accident environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and legal requirements.

5. Team Management:

• Lead and mentor plant managers and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Identify and implement training programs to upskill employees.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other best practices to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Innovate processes and adopt technology to enhance productivity.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, and quality control.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industrial Management or related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience: 20+ years in plant operations, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of achieving operational excellence and driving organizational growth.