Head of Operations (Vietnam Location)

Role & responsibilities:

• Implementing policies that promote company culture and vision
• Drive sustainable growth of the Company, as identified in the Corporate Policies
• Establish and implement proper controls and robust systems on the below:
• Production of volumes in line with the budget.
• Achieving yield percentage as per the budget/standards.
• Reduction of rework
• Maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Driving efficiencies and cost optimization.
• Safety
• Utilities
• Resource allocation and utilization.
• Statutory compliances
• Team motivation, support & retention.
• Own and drive the plant P&L specially the operational aspect.
• Liasoning and Public Relation is a must.
• All other areas related to operations of the factory.
• Responsible for implementing overall operational strategy as specified by Management. And expert advice to the top management.
• Overall Operational Management of Company for the unit located at Vietnam with particular emphasis on planning, Coordination & Supply Chain Management.
• Extending leadership support and guidance to connect with the operations.
• Ensure integration of all the functions for smooth business operations.
• Draw up Operational business plans and create the ability to scale up operations to meet the market requirements.
• Resource allocation and effective capacity utilization of the manufacturing plants
• Responsible for implementing operational strategies
• Ensure compliance of all the applicable statutory acts and local government guidelines.
• Ensure Compliance with EHS Policy
• Recommending Capacity expansions and Budgetary Forecasts
• Project implementation without cost & time over runs.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Develop metrics to measure and monitor overall performance and asset utilization.
• Design dashboards to get the birds eye view of the business operations.
• Coordinate with specialist functions like Accounts, IT, HR, etc., to improve efficiencies.
• Ensure maintaining cordial relations with all team at plant.
• Provide administrative support to all the functions to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Effective operational knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Conversant with ERP Systems & Processes
• Excellent interpersonal/PR and good public speaking skills Leadership qualities

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 20-25 years of experience in food processing industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a senior level in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in managing large teams and complex operations.