Operations Manager - Glass & Silica Industry
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About the Role
Apt Resources seeks an Operations Manager for the Glass & Silica Industry in Iraq. The role oversees manufacturing, supply chain, quality control, and process optimization.
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Responsibilities
- Manage day to day manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to production schedules
- Coordinate cross functional teams to optimize workflow and processes in the production of glass and silica products
- Oversee procurement of raw materials and manage supplier relationships to guarantee timely and quality supplies
- Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and production requirements
- Implement and supervise quality assurance protocols to ensure that products meet industry and company standards
- Collaborate with quality control teams to identify and resolve product defects or process inefficiencies
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Prepare and present operational reports to senior management highlighting key performance indicators, challenges, and solutions
- Lead and mentor operations staff fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Glass Technology, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 15 years of experience within industrial manufacturing environments
- Mandatory experience in glass manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of silica processing, industrial minerals, or raw material management
- Experience with container glass, flat glass, architectural glass, specialty glass, or related glass manufacturing operations
- Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and operational performance management
- Ability to work within greenfield & brownfields, expansion, or rapidly growing industrial environments
- Experience supporting factory setup, commissioning, or major expansion projects
- Willingness to work on a fixed term contract basis
- Lean Management, Six Sigma, Project Management or Operations excellence certificates are advantageous
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Role Overview
- Apt Resources is seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager for the Glass & Silica Industry for their client in Iraq.
- The ideal candidate will oversee operations related to manufacturing, supply chain management, quality control, and process optimization within the glass and silica sector.
Responsibilities
- Operations Oversight: Manage day to day manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to production schedules.
- Supply Chain Management: Oversee procurement of raw materials and manage supplier relationships.
- Quality Control: Implement and supervise quality assurance protocols.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
- Reporting: Prepare and present operational reports to senior management.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor operations staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Glass Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 15 years of experience within industrial manufacturing environments.
- Mandatory experience in glass manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of silica processing, industrial minerals, or raw material management.
- Experience with container glass, flat glass, architectural glass, specialty glass, or related glass manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and operational performance management.
- Ability to work within greenfield & brownfields, expansion, or rapidly growing industrial environments.
- Experience supporting factory setup, commissioning, or major expansion projects.
- Willingness to work on a fixed term contract basis.
- Lean Management, Six Sigma, Project Management or Operations excellence certificates are advantageous.
Benefits
- Salary: USD 5,000 to USD 9,000 per month.
- Accommodation, transport and visa provided.
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