Head of Operations
Location: Bulgaria
Industry: Manufacturing
Arsis Global is a talent acquisition company based in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), connecting highly skilled professionals with leading international organizations. We focus on building long-term partnerships, supporting sustainable growth, and helping businesses achieve their strategic objectives.
Our client, a well-established company in the manufacturing sector, is looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead and optimize its operational activities. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high quality standards, optimizing costs, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
The successful candidate will play a strategic role in aligning operational performance with business objectives, leading teams, and ensuring sustainable growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee and manage the company's day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with established standards.
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Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
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Optimize production processes, workflows, and resource allocation to improve performance and reduce operational costs.
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Monitor key operational KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
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Lead, develop, and motivate operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and applicable industry requirements.
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Collaborate closely with other departments, including Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
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Manage production planning, capacity utilization, and operational resources to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
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Identify operational risks and implement effective measures to ensure business continuity.
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Manage operational budgets and contribute to cost control and profitability improvement.
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Report on operational performance and provide recommendations to senior management.
Requirements
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Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment.
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Proven track record in leading production or manufacturing operations and managing teams.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational performance management.
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Demonstrated experience in process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies is considered an advantage.
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Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to operational management.
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Experience in budget management, KPI monitoring, and resource planning.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive change in a dynamic business environment.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluency in Bulgarian and English.
The Company Offers
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Competitive remuneration package, aligned with experience and qualifications.
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Performance-based bonus scheme.
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Opportunity to take ownership of key operational functions and contribute directly to business growth.
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A challenging leadership role with significant impact on manufacturing performance and efficiency.
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Professional development opportunities within an established business environment.
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The opportunity to lead teams, implement improvements, and shape the future of the company's operations.