For our Client, a Leading Manufacturing Company that services the global market, we are actively recruiting a highly motivated Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for leading and managing all manufacturing and operations activities concerning all the plants worldwide.
Chief Operating Officer - COO ( Manufacturing Company)
Position Function:
The manager will be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and supply chain operations for the plants in China, South America, Italy and Eastern Europe.
The COO will be a hands-on leader who is collaborative, strategic and detail-oriented, with proven operations, supply chain, logistics, quality and management experiences. The primary focus will be developing and executing a strategic plan by an integrated operations strategy which delivers low cost, high quality products and delivers industry-leading flexibility, quality and customer satisfaction.
Reports To:
CEO
Supervises:
Director of Supply Chain, Production/Plant Directors, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Quality Director, Maintenance Managers and Customer Care Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
People Leadership
Create a compelling vision, gain buy-in and support the team to execute on the vision;
Implement regular two-way communication processes that ensure consistency of focus;
Provide opportunities for Team Members to increase their effectiveness, achieve ambitious performance goals as well as their personal growth objectives to ensure appropriate succession strength;
Develop a culture of execution through focused performance goal setting, coaching, letting neither good nor poor results go unnoticed and actively removing barriers to success;
Ensure the commitment to customer service is upheld through demonstrated decisions and actions made by the organization.
Strategic Leadership
Lead manufacturing operations strategic planning process, from development through and to implementation, ensuring all business plans, operating and capital budgets support the organization's goals;
Identify, evaluate and establish operations plans for growth opportunities including flexible manufacturing.
Operational Accountability
Function as a member of the executive team and contribute to strategic management of the division.
Recommends and implements strategic changes in manufacturing throughout the organization.
Experience with component manufacturing and final product assembly business that serves a very demanding customer base.
Manage and improve operations that feature a configured to order, high product mix.
Implement the operations plan to drive significant process improvement to drive bottom line performance.
Ensure that the operations capacity is defined and expanded; ensuring continued improvements and enhancements are made in an effort to have them operated in a safe, secure, efficient and effective manner.
Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place to monitor results with a focus of driving continual improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness of key business processes.
Optimize resources, including inventory, facilities, economics budget, physical and capital assets, and talent.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
Minimum 15 years business and operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with the responsibility to lead strategic planning, execution, growth and change management through operations team.
Six-Sigma black belt certification and significant experience with lean manufacturing processes preferred.
Experience restructuring/simplifying manufacturing footprint and implementing automation is highly desirable.
Results driven, with a strong focus on growth and an understanding of the nuances associated with running a multi-location manufacturing organization.
Ability to influence and interact within a matrix based organizational structure and external stakeholders.
Strong personal presence, self-confidence and infectious sense of urgency.
Must have a proven track record of transforming strategy into an actionable plan that delivers measurable business results.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be comfortable on the plant floor and with customers.
Proven track record of leading successful change management initiatives and supporting cultural shifts.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or Business is required. MBA is preferred.
Previous training in Demand Flow, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, preferred.
What's on Offer
Competitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits package and Stock Options
Leadership opportunity
High visibility role
Location: Central Southern Italy