This position manages different functions of Operations such as Production, Supply Chain, GPD, Maintenance, EHS at the Cambodian manufacturing site in order to meet production, quality, safety and cost objectives, overseeing the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of normally three shifts. This incumbent will determine requirements for equipment, materials, and manpower resources. The incumbent represents Operations to drive site and business goals, and is responsible for Operational results across multiple Operations teams/units at the designated manufacturing site.

Operations Management:

– Take responsible for operational results. Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are clear, provide resources and removes obstacles to ensure success.
– Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement for multiple teams/shifts.
– Lead significant projects and improvement initiatives, scheduling and planning, budgeting and control.
– Focus on improving more complex performance through continuous improvement efforts.
– Design and implement operational improvement strategies for safety, cost, quality, training, inventory and services.
– Drive execution of site improvement plans, help set operations improvement goals, ensure priorities and accountabilities are always clear within operations, provide resources and remove obstacles to ensure success.
– Analyze and draw information for long-term strategic change and improvement.
– Oversee the practice of all health and safety procedures, ensuring that safety is employees’ top priority.
– Lead a safe operation of the business unit and comply with legal, legislative and corporate safety requirements.
– Ensure that manufacturing team members meet site goals and objectives.
– Participate in the establishment of sites’ annual operating plans.
– Plans, directs and coordinates the ordering and distribution of products, parts, and accessories. Ensures adequate and timely distribution of these elements to attain maximum sales potential consistent with good inventory control.
– Lead the product sampling deployment and own the metric by technology (Paper/ PFL/Woven/HTL) to meet customer’s expectation, in term of quality and speed.
– Understand and implement ISO 9000 procedures related to the role and responsibilities of the Site Operations Leader position.
– Ensure tracking and use of key performance indicators to promote improved operational and business results.

Employee Development & Management:

– Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.
– Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
– Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.

Job Requirements:

– University degree in Industrial Engineering or other related fields
– 5+ years Operations/Manufacturing experience with 3+ manufacturing leadership experience preferred
– Demonstrated successful experience in leading and managing individuals and teams
– Knowledge of assigned manufacturing industry preferred
– Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation
– Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.
– Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
– Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
– Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.