Head of Supply Chain Operations

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

This role will be the leader of Supply Chain Operations located at our Markem-Imaje Bhiwadi facility. The successful incumbent will lead all operations functions (logistics, manufacturing, production planning, procurement, maintenance, quality, manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement). This role is accountable for providing leadership direction and operational execution through the team across the operations functions in line with the operational plan. This role is a critical enabler to achieve set revenue growth and profitability targets for products manufactured at this facility in line with our customer commitments. You will need a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative style, and the ability to work functionally and globally. You should have first-class problem-solving skills and the ability to engage and motivate teams to perform.

What you will do:

Execution

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  Manage production and supporting process to achieve expected results in terms of safety, quality, on time delivery, inventory and productivity
• Implement/maintain Daily Management System in manufacturing and supply chain to drive operational performance (gap identification and resolution)
• Manage bottlenecks in the process - allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals.
• Ensure continuous compliance with health and safety and compliance standards.
• Build the annual budget, monitor permanently the expenses and adjust as necessary to maintain site competitiveness

Leadership & Collaboration

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  Lead direct reports (logistics, manufacturing, production planning, procurement, maintenance, quality, manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement) and their activities to achieve operational goals
• This includes overall performance management, training and development as well as analyzing and resolving work problems and discipline.
• Coordinate the hiring and the training in collaboration with the HR team
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all employees.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (HR, finance, Sales, etc..) locally and globally to ensure efficient communication and alignment
• Provide exceptional leadership to optimize performance and continually improve efficiency and capability.

Continuous improvement

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  Implement Global Operational Excellence Program in collaboration with Global/functional experts to deploy lean manufacturing and develop a solid culture of performance and continuous improvement
• Deliver annual savings results by removing inefficiencies and implement productivity initiatives (process improvement, logistics optimization, waste reduction, materials cost reduction, etc.)

What you need to have:

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  At least 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience including Production Management / Plant Management in a global organization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience with a strong technical affinity.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Certification desired
• Production Planning / Supply Chain experience desired
• Strong understanding of financials
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally (international travel requirement is limited).

Skills required:

The candidate should also possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent communication skills having a high comfort level interacting with executive teams, partners, and customers; both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, developing high performing team, cross-functional teams and influencing across hierarchies.
• Ability to make significant improvements in unstructured manufacturing environments.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership Experience.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong leadership skills, proven ability to attract the best talent and build highly engaged teams and deliver superior business results
• Leader with a mindset to coach and mentor
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate across global organizations

You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

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  Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people

Apply now!

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in : APAC : India : Rajasthan : Bhiwadi

Sub Division: Supply Chain India

Job Requisition ID: 63792

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement