Job Description

Job Purpose

The Sr. Manager Operations of Plant Operations will oversee the end-to-end operations of the manufacturing facilities, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and compliance. This role demands strategic leadership to achieve operational excellence while aligning plant performance with organizational goals.

Roles & 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 and 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.