Operations Director

Michael Page Colombia; San Gil; Presencial; COP 203.327.798 - 271.103.731; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paquete de compensación ejecutiva

Oportunidad de liderazgo en la operación de manufactura

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page Colombia busca un líder para establecer y dirigir una nueva operación de manufactura en San Gil, Santander. El candidato ideal debe tener experiencia en la gestión de plantas y un sólido conocimiento de entornos de manufactura.

Se requiere un título en Ingeniería o Administración y habilidades de liderazgo excepcionales. Se ofrece un paquete de compensación competitivo y la oportunidad de influir en el crecimiento de un proyecto innovador en la región.

Formación

• Experiencia comprobada en gestión de plantas o liderazgo de operaciones.
• Forte experiencia en ambientes de manufactura como electrónica, plásticos, o sectores industriales similares.
• Dominio del español y nivel avanzado de inglés requeridos.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar el establecimiento y crecimiento de una nueva operación de manufactura.
• Gestionar el rendimiento operativo y objetivos de rentabilidad.
• Desarrollar y ejecutar la estrategia comercial de la empresa.

Conocimientos

Gestión de Plantas

Liderazgo de Operaciones

Mejora Continua

Comunicación

Negociación

Educación

Título universitario en Ingeniería, Administración de Empresas, o disciplinas relacionadas

Descripción del empleo

• Lead the launch and scale-up of a pioneering manufacturing operation.
• Drive a high-visibility project with international stakeholders.

Acerca de nuestro cliente

Our client is a leading industrial organization with international operations, recognized for developing long-term strategic initiatives in collaboration with public and private stakeholders. The company is currently driving a high-impact project focused on strengthening sustainable industrial capabilities in Colombia.

Descripción

• Lead the establishment and scale-up of a new manufacturing operation from start-up through full production capacity.
• Develop and execute the company's business strategy to achieve sustainable growth and financial performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a strong leadership team while fostering a high-performance organizational culture.
• Manage operational performance, production targets, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability objectives.
• Drive commercial initiatives to support business development, revenue generation, and market expansion.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government entities, suppliers, strategic partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, governance standards, and legal obligations as the company's legal representative.
• Coordinate with international partners and technical suppliers to ensure successful implementation of manufacturing capabilities and operational excellence.

Perfil buscado (h/m)

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in Plant Management, Operations Leadership, or similar executive-level positions.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments such as electronics manufacturing, circuit assembly, power conversion technologies, semiconductors, glass, plastics, minerals, advanced manufacturing, or related industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading greenfield projects, plant start-ups, operational scale-ups, or business transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience managing P&L, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business growth.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality systems, compliance, and industrial best practices.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including government entities, international partners, suppliers, boards, and investors.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and people management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Fluent Spanish and advanced English are required.
• Experience working in multicultural and international environments is highly desirable.

Qué Ofrecemos

• Competitive executive compensation package aligned with the strategic scope of the role.
• Opportunity to lead the creation and growth of a unique greenfield manufacturing operation.
• Significant exposure to international leadership teams and strategic stakeholders.