Head -Cost Reduction & Value Enhancement

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JobSummary

KeyResponsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive cost reduction and value enhancement strategy aligned with the company's long-term goals.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals dedicated to cost optimization and value enhancement.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive initiatives and gain buy-in for cost reduction and value enhancement efforts.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor progress and measure the impact of cost reduction and value enhancement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on progress, challenges, and outcomes of cost reduction and value enhancement projects.
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering +/- Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in any function, with at least 5 years in a leadership role with a passion for cost reduction and value enhancement.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
  

PersonalAttributes

• Innovative: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
• Resilient: Capable of handling pressure and overcoming challenges.
• Strategic Thinker: Able to see the big picture and align initiatives with long-term business goals.
  

Benefits

• Visbilitiy & Interaction : Opportunity to lead an company-wide exercise which will give exposure at macro level, visbility of role across and interaction with leaders and senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Experience : Opportunity to learn and implement value enhancement / cost reduction strategies improving competitiveness for the business, which will add to long term strategic & operational experience of the individual