Factory Operations Manager at Elizabeth Maddeux

Description

• Our client, a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals and building solutions, is seeking an experienced Factory Operations Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production efficiency, maintaining high quality and safety standards, optimizing plant performance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Candidates must have a proven track record in the construction chemicals, building materials, or related manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all factory operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational objectives are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve process efficiency, and optimize manufacturing costs.
• Oversee production planning, inventory management, and resource allocation to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), quality, and regulatory standards across all plant operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to deliver high performance.
• Monitor operational KPIs, prepare management reports, and implement corrective actions to improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to support business growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years' experience in manufacturing within the construction industry
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior factory, plant, or operations management role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process manufacturing, industrial automation, quality systems, and maintenance management.
• Proven experience managing factory operations, production budgets, cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.