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Havells Sylvania Lighting Belgium N.V., BE - TienenWebsite: http://www.havells-sylvania.com
Havells Sylvania is a leading designer and manufacturer of professional lighting solutions. The company is part of Havells India, one of the largest manufacturers of electrical components and systems in India with a turnover of $1bn. The head office for Havells Sylvania is based near Frankfurt, Germany. We design, manufacture and market a wide range of lighting products for architectural, industrial, commercial, residential and outdoor applications with manufacturing sites and sales offices all over the world employing 4000 people. Our famous brands include Sylvania*, Concord and Lumiance.
* The Sylvania brand name is owned worldwide for general lighting by Havells Sylvania, apart from Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and the USA.
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| Job Description |
We are currently looking for a
Operations & Supply Chain Manager
Job description / Function
The Operations & Supply Chain Manager’s responsibilities are twofold:
- Responsible for the manufacturing of all Tienen and Tunisia GLS products with support of production leaders (team of 4) ensuring optimal deployment processes, machinery, personnel, materials and maintenance (mechanical/electrical) in such a manner that all customer requirements (service-ability, quality and cost) are met and that plant and departmental objectives are fulfilled;
- Responsible for the set-up/maintenance of a cost effective, flexible and responsive supply chain team, able to transform and follow up the customers needs into a production-, purchase- and logistics plan at the right time, to the lowest possible costs, the highest service level and a low working capital.
The Operations & Supply Chain Manager reports to the Plant Director.
Tasks:
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- Develop and implement an operational plan and budget – together with the plant director and the other management team members – in accordance with the group strategic plans
- Continuously evaluate and search to improve the Operations Department’s organisation structure, systems, processes and procedures
- Define, develop, direct and coordinate all activities within the production departments (organisation structure, costs & resources allocation – control on efficiency and quality – corrective actions);
- Define, control & supervise the production planning (RCCP) process, WIP-inventory control & maintenance tasks, re-allocate the necessary resources, increase the flexibility within the production departments and ensure that production capacity can meet long and short term requirements;
- Cooperate with all other functions within the factory (quality, human resources, cost accounting) in connection with all productivity aspects of manufacturing. Play a leading role in the definition and execution of all direct cost reduction and quality improvement programs.
- Manage & coach direct reports
- Ensure that all activities are performed following external and internal safety, health and environmental regulations and policies, at all levels within the organisation.
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- Optimize & Support Supply Chain Processes in 2 plants (Tienen & Tunisia)
- Conduct & supervise the Mapics implementation in Tunisia
- Optimize the Supply Chain parameters in Mapics
- Organise & supervise the purchasing with support from lead buyers
- Support new product introductions
- Part of the management team, contribute to the overall strategy and organisation of the company, act as a leading change agent.
Ideal candidate will have the following:
- University degree, MBA is a plus
- At least 7 to 10 years experience in a management position in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent knowledge of cost accounting & financial principles and logistics processes
- Knowledge of ERP (Mapics) systems is a plus
- Dutch mother tongue, fluent in English (French is a plus)
- Strategic thinking and broad long term vision
- Organisational talent
- Coach and leader personality with excellent communication skills
- Able to act as change agent
- Resistant to stress, creative problem-solver
- Willing to travel (10% of time)
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