APAC F&B Operations Leader | Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in taste and scent is seeking a Senior Leader in Operations for the APAC region, based in Singapore or Shanghai. This role involves overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality operations, ensuring timely product delivery while optimizing costs. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations and strong leadership capabilities. Join us to make a positive difference worldwide.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain, quality and/or materials management.
• Over 12 years of progressive experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations function to deliver products to customers on time.
• Participate in the design of the functional strategy and definition of related objectives.
• Drive organizational synergy and process integration initiatives to optimize cost savings.

Skills

Expertise in world class manufacturing concepts (LEAN)

Expertise in product industrialization

Expertise in change management

Strong understanding of business process/system redesign

Strong understanding of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline

MBA or Master’s degree in a Technical field

Job description

A leading global company in taste and scent is seeking a Senior Leader in Operations for the APAC region, based in Singapore or Shanghai. This role involves overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality operations, ensuring timely product delivery while optimizing costs. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations and strong leadership capabilities. Join us to make a positive difference worldwide.