Head of Operations F&B APAC

Givaudan; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food and fragrance is seeking a Senior Leader in Operations to provide oversight for manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and logistics across the APAC region. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations and a strong background in supply chain and quality management, the ideal candidate will lead initiatives for operational excellence. This role promises the opportunity to work within an inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations function to deliver products to customers on time.
• Drive organizational synergy and process integration initiatives.
• Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes.

Skills

Expertise in world class manufacturing concepts

Expertise in product industrialization

Expertise in change management

Strong understanding of business process/system redesign

Strong understanding of financial concepts (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

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As Senior Leader in the Operations function, with overall responsibility for providing Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality and Facilities oversight for APAC Region (Fragrances) at regional level, leads the Operations function to deliver products to customers on time, applying defined product quality requirements while optimizing production costs.

This role is part of the cross functional APAC MC led by the Commercial Head of the region. The incumbent is also a member of Global Operations Management Committee.

Location: Shanghai or Singapore

Reporting to: Head of Operations Fragrance & Beauty

Production sites: Multiple sites in Asia Pacific

Core Responsibilities

Strategy design and execution

Participate in the design of the functional strategy and definition of related objectives based on input provided by other functions in the region, e.g. Commercial, Regulatory, S&T.

Adapt and implement the functional strategy in the region and oversees the design and execution of related tactical and operational plans to meet functional objectives.

Function management

Provide direction across all Operations sub-functions within the region to drive alignment and improve operational visibility.

Drive organizational synergy and process integration initiatives (Operations Excellence) which reduce cycle times, increase organizational agility, improve on time delivery and quality of products and optimize cost savings opportunities.

Work across all functions in the region to drive the deployment of a world class safety culture, strong productivity improvements and inventory reductions.

Execute the annual operating plan within approved budget.

People management

Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes within Regional Operations and validate related results.

Work with the Regional Operations management team and HR Business Partner(s) in developing regional talent pipeline for the function.

Drive the development and promotion of regional talents within and outside the function at regional level.

Academic Background

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

MBA or Master’s degree in a Technical field is preferred.

Professional experience

20+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain, quality and/or materials management, including exposure to M&A projects, organizational change, operational, restructuring, business process redesign, systems implementations, enterprise risk for complex organizations. Over 12 years of progressive experience in people management.

Technical 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).

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.