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
Oversee and manage the company's day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with established standards.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
Optimize production processes, workflows, and resource allocation to improve performance and reduce operational costs.
Monitor key operational KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Lead, develop, and motivate operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and applicable industry requirements.
Collaborate closely with other departments, including Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
Manage production planning, capacity utilization, and operational resources to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
Identify operational risks and implement effective measures to ensure business continuity.
Manage operational budgets and contribute to cost control and profitability improvement.
Report on operational performance and provide recommendations to senior management.
Requirements
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in leading production or manufacturing operations and managing teams.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational performance management.
Demonstrated experience in process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies is considered an advantage.
Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to operational management.
Experience in budget management, KPI monitoring, and resource planning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive change in a dynamic business environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in Bulgarian and English.
The Company Offers
Competitive remuneration package, aligned with experience and qualifications.
Performance-based bonus scheme.
Opportunity to take ownership of key operational functions and contribute directly to business growth.
A challenging leadership role with significant impact on manufacturing performance and efficiency.
Professional development opportunities within an established business environment.
The opportunity to lead teams, implement improvements, and shape the future of the company's operations.