Operations Manager – Industrial Projects

About the role

Sika is seeking an Operations Manager to lead industrial projects and implement the Operational Group’s strategy across a designated region. The role oversees plant operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in a multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations within budget, including corrective and preventive maintenance, and optimize overall costs.
• Establish and continuously improve the management system, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate human and material resources, and oversee daily warehouse activities such as sales, purchasing, inventory, and safety.
• Participate in audits, analyze results, implement corrective actions, and promote a process‑oriented, risk‑based safety culture.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Bac +5).
• Minimum 8 years of operational project management experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• At least 5 years of experience supervising teams and evaluating performance.
• Strong multicultural and interpersonal skills, fluent in English, with a sense of responsibility and reliability.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of operational principles and project management methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive change initiatives effectively.
• Experience with performance metrics such as OEE, production cost, scrap rate, on‑time delivery, accident frequency, and energy efficiency.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries aligned with local market references and the specific responsibilities of the role.
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.