AVP Operations (Unit Head)

Our client is a global manufacturing company providing components for industrial and automotive applications across multiple sectors. We are looking for a Unit Head who will drive operational strategy by setting departmental goals, analyzing information, and aligning priorities with organizational objectives.

Responsibilites:

• Provide constructive leadership, foster work culture, and build trust through a leadership matrix.
• Set strategic direction for plant operations aligned with customer expectations and company objectives.
• Oversee plant P&L, statutory compliance, budgets, cash flow, and CAPEX planning.
• Manage and develop plant teams, including succession planning and industrial relations.
• Ensure operational excellence: quality, delivery, safety, continuous improvement, supply chain, and order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with corporate functions to align operational priorities with broader strategy (30% strategic, 70% operational).

Requirements:

• 20 years of experience needed with excellent Knowledge of managing operations in manufacturing Industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma, JIT, Kanban, TPM, FMEA, SAP and BSC.