CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Carry out continuous observation of relevant innovations and local legislation (e.g. production technology & standards, occupational safety) for decision making in the area of responsibility as well as in the management team and to ensure compliance.

·         As a member of the management team, contribute to the further development of the company strategy and business planning. Contribute to the coordination of business activities to realize strategies and plans.

·         Derive strategies, plans  and budgets for Operations in line with the strategies and plans in agreement with the superior. Ensure adequate set-up and organization of Operations.

·         Ensure production of company's products and their delivery to customers according to production plans (time, cost, quality) within the framework of production principles (LEAN, Kaizen) and occupational safety standards.

·         Ensure identification and qualification of local and eastern European suppliers, negotiation of purchase agreements as well as procurement of all products and services according to demand (time, quantity, quality, budget).

·         Ensure provision of industrial engineering services for the production, especially steering the introduction of new products, production lines, and production principles. Ensure maintenance of the technical infrastructure as a prerequisite for operations in cooperation with external providers.

·         Ensure efficient warehouse operations, especially incoming and outgoing goods control, inventory control, and optimal coordination with production to support the achievement of objectives regarding time, cost, quantity and quality.

·         Ensure constant production controlling, monitoring of KPI, identification and reporting of deviations from plan to the superior.

·         Ensure the solution-oriented cooperation of Operations functions with Finance & IT, Quality, and HR

·         Initiate projects within the area of responsibility to optimize work (e.g. LEAN, Kaizen)

·         Ensure risk management for the area of delegation according to local laws and  requirements. Inform the relevant functions in case of deviations and initiate corrective measures.

·         Coordinate the work of the purchasing department, engineering department, the logistics department and the final production (a total of 120 people)

REQUIREMENTS:

·         University / Technical college degree in engineering

·         7-10 years of relevant experience in operations, purchasing, industrial engineering, lean management

·         Broad functional experience and technical skills in areas of operational management

·         Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. 

·         Experience in developing and mentoring team for optimal effectiveness

·         excellent English command

·         High degree of personal and business integrity

·         Team builder with strong interpersonal, communication and mentoring abilities

·         Strong organizational and leadership skills

·         Goal oriented

·         Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude