Operations Manager

• Operational performance: Develops programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations in the countries where responsible.

• Collaborates with Operations Strategy Development function to implement world-class processes as well as CAPEX plans in the units. Drives synergies among units.

• Owns costs & performance in the factories to deliver revenue gross margin in line with Order gross margins and improve output of the units

• Operations improvement: Drive execution excellence in the factories by overseeing production processes, managing resources efficiently and implementing best practices to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost (SQDIC) targets.

• Budget: Participates in setting annual operation budget, oversees progress, and determines actions to cost issues as necessary in order to manage operations within the budget and resources.

• Customer Relations: Provide support to the units to solve the issues with the customer

• Deliver strong S&OP processes, and professional project management across the value chain

• People leadership and Development: Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.

• Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.

• Living Hitachi Energy s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field. (master s degree is a plus)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Management, preferably in operations.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and deliver results in a multi-cultural environment

• Proven track record of success in driving operational excellence

• Strong customer management skills

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.