Operations Manager, South America
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Job title: Operations Manager South America
Location:Pilar Argentina
Reports to:Operations Director Americas
Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.
JobSummary:OperationsManageris responsible fordriving the continuous improvement of our processes and systems in the production and logistic departmentsof South Americain support of strategicobjectives. This role provides leadershipdirectionand hands-on involvement while managing personnel and processes in areas of strategic team member will have direct management ofT&Oorganization includeswarehousingdistributionand transportation while being accountable for the Production factories via management of theOperation.
EssentialResponsibilities:
Develop an understanding of theon-goingbusiness strategy andtakesa proactive role in collaborating with other departments; collaborates and influences department leaders to ensure coordination of production qualitycontroland logistic functions.
Establishes quantitative metrics consistent with optimization of cost quality technologyserviceand delivery.
Works on complex functional areas and corporate level issues requiring detailed analysis and knowledge of production andlogisticsbest practices and tools.
Ensures all production and logistic procedures and policies meet regulatory and compliance guidelines in collaboration with QHSE.
Identifiesand implements best in class technology/infrastructure suitable to the scope and size of the business along with disciplines that underlie production andlogistics
Develops regional best practicesregardingsystems such as integration and optimization inventory control delivery and demand planning andimplementing.
Drives process improvements to achieve strategy goals for safety quality and costutilizingKaizen events Lean and Six Sigma.
Provides input and recommendations for the identification andselectionof improvement projects
Establishes and meets project qualitydeliveryand costobjectives.
Monitors departmental budgets andassistsin defining annual operating and capital budgets has budgetary approval responsibility.
Designs the regional strategic plan for production andlogistics.
Prepares and delivers monthly reports tocorporate.
EnsuresfacilitycomplianceSafety Management (PSM) EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) rules and ISO.
Manages &mentorsmanagers supervisors professionalstaffand production/logistic associates.
Establishes andmaintainsprofessional rapport with internal and external customers.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paceddeadline drivenenvironment.
Must be willing to take a hands-on approach with both tactical and strategic initiatives.
Follow all guidelines and Hempel proceduresregardingQuality Health and Safety and Environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelordegree in related field.
10 years ofdirectly relatedexperience in an industrial environment.Chemical/coatings industrypreferred
Experience inInternational trade(distribution/logistics)
Programs (RMP) regulations and ISO Standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills organizational and planning skills facilitation skills computerskills.English
Ability to achieve results through others.
Flexibleanalyticaland detailed oriented.
Six Sigma and/or Lean Certificationsa plus
Microsoft Office MS Project.
Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.
Application due
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior levelJob Functions
Distribution Manufacturing Supply ChainIndustry
Chemicals
At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.
Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Company Policies
- Customer Service
- Financial Performance
- Revenue Growth
- Oversight
- Regional Sales
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Product Line
- Ensure Compliance
- Human Resources
- Procedures
- Sales Goals
- Direct Reports
About Company
Hempel is a growing business, both geographically and in its fields of work. This gives us unique opportunities to develop our skills and explore different ways of working.
