At North Search we are a leading global talent consultancy committed to bridging the gap between exceptional talent and innovative companies across the transforming sectors. We partner with industries to build strong talent capabilities that drive development and success.
This time we are collaborating with a global multinational leader in the chemical industry renowned for its innovative solutions and sustainable practices. With decades of market presence our client excels in providing highquality products and services that advance industrial progress. We are seeking a motivated professional to join their team.
Role Overview: Operations Manager
Leading an operational team of 30 people the Operations Manager will ensure operational performance (on time delivery past due backlog cost of poor quality cycle times nonmaterial cost of goods sold) as well as full accountability on the service center P&L sheet ensuring manufacturing costs and operating structure sizing in accordance to the sales volume in order to reach the operating income levels expected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations management
- Ensure full compliance with Flowserve safety standards and policies (pure safety training compliance safety observations SMA Audits Global safety alerts compliance etc).
- Team management: new recruitment training and associates development plan.
- Ensure proper backoffice order management in the ERP system (order entry material procurement release inventory management delivery etc) coordinating engineering manufacturing supply chain quality. Participate to ERP improvements initiatives implementation to cover all operational needs.
- Ensure workshop resources and skills development balance load/capacity
- Manage and develop if necessary suppliers in region (machining coating welding painting etc.)
- OPEX management and reporting: Plan manage and direct operations and expense activity measure against budget for the area and develop and implement actions to correct any unfavorable variances from the annual plan
- Lead the implementation of CAPEX for improvements
- Financial forecasting and reporting
- Lead weekly commitment calls to report expected monthly bookings/sales and OI.
- Participate to the monthly financial plan forecast
- Support on invoice collections and dispute resolution
- Business development and growth
- Participate to local Sales & Operations meetings with the sales team and other business stake holders in order to ensure visibility on customer needs opportunity pipeline and needed actions to materialize customer needs to precise solution proposal
- Support sales and commercial operations teams in the frame of long term service agreement proposals customer equipment fleet reliability assessment and solution proposal.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Masters Degree in Business Administration is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years in leadership roles industrial operations
- Familiarity with P&L financial and operational reporting metrics and performance management systems required.
- Experience with foreign markets managing operations in remote locations and export controls necessary.
- Strong leadership skills are necessary especially the ability to influence across an organization and build high performing teams
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes are a must for the position.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 58 years relevant experience
Career Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Engage in a diverse inclusive environment that drives innovation and creativity.
- Flexible working arrangements to support worklife balance.
Apply now to contribute to fostering a positive and productive work culture in a leading chemical company!