Operational General Manager

About the position

The Operational General Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of an edible oil manufacturing company. This position requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a focus on optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. The Operational General Manager will be responsible for managing production, supply chain, logistics, and related operational functions.
The Operational General Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of an edible oil manufacturing company. This position requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a focus on optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. The Operational General Manager will be responsible for managing production, supply chain, logistics, and related operational functions.
Responsibilities:

Operational Management:
Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery of products.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Production Planning and Control:
Oversee production planning, scheduling, and capacity management to meet customer demands and achieve production targets.
Coordinate with production supervisors and teams to ensure smooth operations, adherence to quality standards, and timely completion of production orders.
Continuously review and optimize production processes to improve output, minimize downtime, and reduce costs.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure compliance with quality control standards and regulatory requirements related to edible oil manufacturing.
Implement and maintain quality assurance programs, including documentation, testing, and audits.
Collaborate with the quality control team to monitor product quality, investigate and resolve any quality issues, and implement process improvements.
Supply Chain and Logistics:
Manage the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.
Collaborate with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and transportation.
Optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and implement inventory control measures to manage costs and meet customer demands.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):
Establish and enforce HSE policies and procedures to create a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Promote a culture of safety awareness and implement training programs to enhance employee understanding and adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. A master's degree is desirable.
• Proven experience in a senior operational management role within the edible oil manufacturing industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain [URL Removed] experience in optimizing production operations, improving efficiency, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in using data and KPIs to drive operational improvements.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• Operations Management
• Planning
• Supply chain