Operations - Section Head (Expat)

Drive continuous improvement in operational metrics while maximising profitability within the business unit. Drive team to exceed customer expectations. Provide exceptional support to customers, team members and shareholders.
Description
* Identify people requirements that meet the needs of the Work cell and the customer/product (i.e. # of MEs, QEs, TEs, IEs)
* Communicate people requirements to Functional Managers (FM).
* Identify key factors in team member turnover that can be improved and make improvements.
* Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
* Coach and mentor Workers team members daily to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.Establish clear measurable goals and objectives to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project Time line, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
* Provide ongoing feedback to Functional Managers on team members contribution to the Work cell.
* Express pride in team and encourage members of the Work cell to feel good about their accomplishments.
* Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and in the achievement of the customer and Work cell goals.
* Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
* Ensure recognition and rewards are recommended fairly and consistently in the Work cell to Function Managers
* Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the work cell.
* Organise verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
* Ask questions; encourage input from Work cell team.
* Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
* Act as a communication link between the Business Unit and Operations Unit.
Business Strategy and Direction:
* Know ad understand the campus strategic directions.
* Define, develop and implement a customer/work cell strategy that contributes to the campus strategic directions.
* Develop an understanding of the Functional business strategies as they pertain to the work cell/customer.
* Provide regular updates to the Function Manager, Business Unit Manager, and Assistant Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
* Identify resource requirements that meet the needs of the work cell and the customer/product (i.e. machines, lines, visuals).
* Communicate resource requirements to Function Managers.
Cost Management:
* Develop the monthly business unit forecast with the Business Unit Manager.
* Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
* Utilise tools to monitor department cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
* Provide feedback to Business Unit Manager and Assistant Operations Manager on costs and cost trends.
* Prepare timely forecasts for the work cell.
* Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
* Complete variance of actual results versus the forecast on time and communicate results to Business Unit Manger, Assistant Operations Manager, Operations Manager and Work cell Team.
Profile
Bachelors degree preferred; and five years experience, one year in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyse, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of software packages.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines. Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs. Be accessible to production floor and office staff and to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Individuals primary workstation is located in the office area, where the noise level is low. Team member may frequently be present on the manufacturing floor where the noise level is low to moderate.
Job Offer
* Rewarding career with competitive expat packages
* An opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing emerging markets in South East Asia
Page Group Vietnam is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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