O_Head of Plant Management (Carei)

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the factory’s strategy based on higher-level business objectives to ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability.
• Prepare the factory and its employees to meet internal and external requirements.
• Lead change management initiatives, guiding the organization through transformation and continuous improvement.

Operational Management

• Plan, optimize, and control all factory activities to:
  • Meet market and customer requirements.
  • Improve the factory’s fixed and variable cost structure.
  • Align objectives with the Business Unit (BU) in case of major budget deviations.
  • Define and evaluate activities to achieve financial and operational goals.
  • Review and authorize procurement requests, personnel requisitions, and investment orders.
  • Implement actions to manage financial variations related to scrap, production, and pricing.
  • Optimize inventory management strategies to minimize stock levels.
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations and internal policies.

Production & Supply Chain Excellence

• Oversee high-performance production processes by ensuring key manufacturing KPIs are met (e.g., process performance rate, internal delivery performance, inventory assessments, overall equipment effectiveness).
• Manage supply chain efficiency, ensuring smooth coordination between factory operations and customer demands.
• Balance short-term customer requirements with unplanned operational challenges to achieve optimal production and on-time delivery.

Performance & Quality Control

• Ensure product manufacturing aligns with authorized budgets and meets quality, quantity, and cost objectives.
• Supervise, support, and control production growth or reduction projects.
• Drive efficiency in production processes and equipment to enhance overall performance.

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with exposure to various functions and industries.
• At least 5 years of experience in the rubber product business, with a deep understanding of the industry's specific challenges.
• Cross-functional experience in at least two different functional areas.
• Experience in strategic and business planning.
• At least 7 years in management roles, preferably in operational units such as factories.
• Hands-on experience in disciplinary and functional team leadership.
• Experience working with international teams and understanding different national cultures.
• English knowledge is mandatory.