General Manager, Operations at Willers Solutions – Apply Now

JOB SUMMARY

• Our client, a lead-acid battery recycling company. They take used batteries, process them, and refine them into 99.985% Lead Ingots.
• The GM, Operations will oversee the company’s manufacturing activities, logistics operations, health, safety and environment, quality control, and coordinate resources to create excellent products. Core Objective Role Holder will be responsible for the overall development, performance, and maintenance of the organization’s manufacturing activities to obtain the maximum efficiency, quality, service, and profitability for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement of Raw Materials- Ensure a defined supply and availability of quality raw materials for production usage.
• Plant Operations – Manages the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensures the plant is well run and achieves 99% uptime.
• Oversee Health and Safety and Environment goals are met. 4. Logistics and Operations- Oversee raw materials utilization and timely shipping logistics of finished products.
• Enforce the compliance of operational policies, including safety, production, quality etc
• Effective utilization of manpower.
• Financial Planning and Budgeting.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in practical Project Management
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Business.
• At least 15 years of progressive manufacturing/production experience
• Experience as an Operations/ Manufacturing Head (5 years min)
• Experience in Strategy, Policies, Processes, and Procedure’s development and its strategic execution
• Production expertise – Ability to effectively run a production factory and he/she should have managed a similar factory before.
• Strategic and financial planning skills
• Leadership and Interpersonal skills
• Project management and Communication skills
• Experience in managing operational cost efficiently, financial planning and budgeting
• Experience in developing and motivating a team of people.
• Experience in handling and reporting operations information
• Experience in developing and implementing an operational performance metrics and analyzing productivity
• Prior work experience in using an ERP system (SAP, Sage, etc.)
• Good understanding of Project Management principles and tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ERP System
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing and production operations
• Working knowledge of establishing, and measuring operational KPI’s
• Working Knowledge of GMP’s, ISO guidelines related to industry
• Good knowledge HSE practices in production environment
• Strong team player
• Strong leadership skills and a forward-thinking mindset to support the company in the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Ability to manage time and to prioritize work effectively.
• Project/Operations Management Certifications