Operations Manager - Glass & Silica Industry

Overview

Operations Oversight

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to production schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and processes in the production of glass and silica products.

Supply Chain Management

• Oversee procurement of raw materials and manage supplier relationships to guarantee timely and quality supplies.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and production requirements.

Quality Control

• Implement and supervise quality assurance protocols to ensure that products meet industry and company standards.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to identify and resolve product defects or process inefficiencies.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote adherence to environmental standards relevant to the glass and silica industry.

Reporting

• Prepare and present operational reports to senior management highlighting key performance indicators, challenges, and solutions.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor operations staff fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments to support overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Glass Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Mandatory experience in glass manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of silica processing, industrial minerals, or raw material management.
• Experience with container glass, flat glass, architectural glass, specialty glass, or related glass manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and operational performance management.
• Ability to work within greenfield & brownfields, expansion, or rapidly growing industrial environments.
• Experience supporting factory setup, commissioning, or major expansion projects.
• Willingness to work on a fixed-term contract basis.
• Lean Management, Six Sigma, Project Management or Operations excellence certificates are advantageous

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