Head Of Operations

Job Description This is a senior management position having several functions reporting directly to the incumbent. The Head of Operations will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The major responsibilities include:
Total accountability for the Management and Profitability of the entire Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities;
Drive continuous improvement projects with the objective of improving overall manufacturing efficiency, productivity and output;
Define, develop and implement long and medium term strategic operational plans;
Lead, direct and manage all manufacturing operations to achieve high quality, on-time delivery, high productivity and budget targets;
Work closely with other functional heads to meet overall company goals and objectives;
Interface with customers to build good relations for technical exchanges and customer satisfaction;
Encourage process improvement using the proper format, thus ensuring process and product safety, product quality, lowering costs while increasing throughput;
Skills & Experience:
Must have more than 10 years hands-on experience as a Plant or Factory manager in a high volume FMCG manufacturing environment;
Experience in food manufacturing industry will be an added advantage;
Possess a degree in engineering/manufacturing technology or related discipline;
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;
Good working knowledge of ISO, GMP, HACCP, Kaizen would be an added advantage;
Able to coach and mentor subordinates effectively;
Must be a highly motivated and results-oriented person;
People Specifications:
Must have managed 2nd level managers during his/her career;
Highly motivated & dynamic personality;
High energy level with ?can do attitude?
People Oriented and be able to Mentor and Guide 1st and 2nd level managers in problem solving and decision-making processes;
Hands-on and be ready to roll up sleeves to be on the ground with his / her people if the need arises;
Not an ?Arm Chair? Manager and be able and willing to spend time on the manufacturing floor on a regular basis;
Understands the intricacies and complexity of managing shop floor employees who are Unionized;
As part of succession planning, this person must be of a caliber to become CEO in the future.;
Must have a good understanding of company finances especially Cost of Sales, Gross Margin and Gross Profit;
Has to have experience in managing multi-disciplined functions and have a good engineering background.