Industry: Packaging / Metal Packaging

Reporting to: Area General Manager

Job Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage overall business operations to ensure operational efficiency, business continuity, and achievement of company objectives.

2. Translate business strategies into operational plans, action programs, and measurable targets across relevant departments, ensuring effective execution and alignment with business objectives.

3. Monitor and drive overall business performance against established KPIs, analyze performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to achieve targets in productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and profitability.

4. Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure effective collaboration, optimal resource utilization, and timely resolution of operational issues.

5. Lead, coach, and develop department heads and team leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities, improve team performance, and achieve business objectives.

6. Identify and implement process improvements, optimize resource utilization, reduce waste and operating costs, and enhance productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.

7. Analyze operational and business data, evaluate business performance, and provide management reports, insights, and recommendations to drive informed decision-making and business results.

8. Identify and assess business and operational risks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions to minimize operational disruptions and improve business performance.

9. Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations across all areas of responsibility.

10. Lead and drive strategic projects, organizational improvements, and change management initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and achieve sustainable business growth.

11. Take ownership of assigned business functions, projects, and operational decisions within delegated authority, ensuring accountability for execution, resource allocation, and business outcomes.

12. Drive measurable improvements in operational performance, cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, employee development, and overall business effectiveness.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is an advantage.

2. Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing department management, preferably in the packaging industry.

3. Proven experience in managing cross-functional operations, driving business performance, and achieving organizational objectives.

4. Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable results in productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency.

5. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and cross-functional teams, develop management capabilities, and drive organizational performance. 

6. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and systematic problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

7. Proven ability to establish and monitor KPIs, analyze performance gaps, develop corrective action plans and drive effective implementation to achieve business targets.

8. High integrity, strong work ethic, discipline, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset.

9. Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business and operational requirements.

10. Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively, present business performance, and engage with management and relevant stakeholders.