Exciting Career Opportunity: Factory Operations Manager at Elizabeth Maddeux (On behalf of a Leading Manufacturer)

Are you an experienced operations leader with a background in the construction chemicals or building materials manufacturing industry? Elizabeth Maddeux Limited, a premier human resource services firm, is currently recruiting a highly skilled and dynamic Factory Operations Manager on behalf of our client—a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals and building solutions.

This is a strategic leadership role designed for an operational expert who can oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, drive production efficiency, enforce top-tier safety and quality standards, and optimize plant performance. If you possess a proven track record of leading high-performance, cross-functional teams to operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As the Factory Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational success of the plant. Your main responsibilities will include:

Operational Leadership: Lead and oversee all day-to-day factory operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and organizational objectives are met consistently.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, optimize manufacturing costs, and improve overall process efficiency.
Resource Planning: Oversee production planning, inventory management, and strategic resource allocation to ensure seamless and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Maintenance Management: Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize costly operational downtime.
HSE Compliance: Ensure total compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), local regulatory standards, and company-specific quality protocols across all plant operations.
Team Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop diverse teams across production, engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and warehouse departments to deliver high-performance outcomes.
KPI Reporting: Monitor and analyze operational KPIs, prepare comprehensive management reports, and implement decisive corrective actions to continuously improve plant output.
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with senior management to support overall business growth, scaling strategies, and long-term continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this high-impact position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. An MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification is a significant advantage.
Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing, specifically within the construction chemicals, building materials, or closely related construction industries.
Leadership Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a senior factory, plant, or operations management role.
Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of production planning, process manufacturing, industrial automation, quality management systems (QMS), and modern maintenance management methodologies.
Soft Skills: Proven capability in managing factory operations budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing continuous improvement projects. Outstanding leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills are essential.