Manufacturing Operations Manager II

Job Overview

Lead Supply, Production, Logistics & CSR in MEA to achieve operational excellence and responsible for the optimal use of resources, capacity, raw material & energy.

• Vendor Development: Appointing and coordinate the contract manufacturers (toll Blenders) and raw material vendors.
• Placing orders for direct materials/services (contract manufacturer, 3PL, TPI) & Indirect purchases.
• Continually work with vendors to improve process efficiency & lead time of supply.
• Day to day operation business for material inbound and outbound delivery.
• Day to day OTC management and execution.
• work with regional stakeholders to optimize service level, cost & operation excellence.
• Assess readiness of suppliers to meet growth in volume & diversify risk, establish accountability, supply reliability & quality control of product supplied.
• Jointly with Procurement coordinate the BO, Additive & related third parties packaging vendors.
• Jointly with Logistics coordinate service support suppliers, transport companies, freight forwarders).
• Drive operation team’s performance through training & development and relevant KPIs.
• Ensure the stability of supply activities within regular and emergency interventions.
• Organize and ensure the standardization of order, procurement, transportation, and delivery management.
• Ensure efficient supply administration and provide adapted tools to support the various supply activities.
• Ensure ongoing customer service satisfaction through management CSR team and monitor KPIs performances.
• Train, and supervise the team through activities such as capacity-building, briefing/debriefing and evaluation of staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.
  
  

• Advanced Excel and Power point is essential.
• knowledge in SAP 4 and PowerBI is a plus.
• A proven track record to lead and drive operational improvement using process excellence tools.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Supply Chain management experience including supplier, production & order execution processes in a Consumer-packaged goods or similarly complex sector.
• Ability to work independently in a structured and determined way.
• Ability to handle conflict and challenge status quo for improved process efficiencies.
• Team leader-coach: ability to lead, encourage and grow diverse talent in a complex landscape in the execution, strategies, and realization of functional and business goals.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, build positive relationships considering diverse perspectives & styles and gain cross-functional support to deliver strategy and objectives.
• Fluent English - spoken and written.
• Good presentation & data visualization skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive with positive, constructive attitude.