Operations Director

Hugent Hizmet ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti; Konak; On-site; TRY 1,895,000 - 2,844,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for an Operations Director based in İzmir. This role involves overseeing all operations, from production to logistics, and requires substantial experience in managing food-related operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in food or industrial engineering, and the ability to speak English fluently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in operations management within the food industry.
• Experience in managing production facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage production, planning, supply chain, quality control, and logistics.
• Analyze and improve operational workflows continuously.
• Develop projects to increase production capacity and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Mindset

Results-Oriented Approach

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office Applications

Job description

We are looking for an Operations Director for our client operating in the food industry, to be based in İzmir.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of experience in operations management within the food industry (especially dry food, olive oil, sunflower oil, pickles, and canned goods)
• Bachelor’s degree in food engineering or industrial engineering
• Preferably experienced in managing production facilities
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office applications
• Willingness to travel when necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently manage production, planning, supply chain, quality control, and logistics processes
• Analyze and continuously improve operational workflows
• Develop projects aimed at increasing production capacity and efficiency
• Lead, manage, and monitor the performance of operational teams
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and quality standards (such as ISO, HACCP, etc.)
• Prepare and implement operational plans aligned with the company’s growth strategies
• Provide regular reporting to senior management