Operations Manager (Lubricant & Grease)

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate overall plant operations for a lubricant and grease manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for ensuring smooth, safe and cost-effective operations across Procurement, Stores & Warehousing, Logistics & Dispatch, Maintenance & Engineering, Utilities and HSE , while working closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams. Key Responsibilities • Oversee day-to-day plant operations and ensure operational readiness. • Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to support production requirements. • Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, equipment and manpower. • Manage procurement activities, supplier performance and material availability. • Oversee Stores & Warehouse operations, inventory accuracy and SAP transactions. • Coordinate logistics, export container bookings, dispatches and vessel schedules. • Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance of plant equipment. • Monitor utilities, infrastructure and energy consumption. • Work closely with HSE to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. • Drive SAP Business One discipline and operational dashboards. • Identify opportunities to reduce procurement, inventory, logistics, maintenance and utility costs. • Establish and monitor operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field. • 10 15+ years of manufacturing experience , including meaningful experience in plant operations leadership. • Experience in lubricants, grease, chemicals, petrochemicals, automotive fluids or process manufacturing is strongly preferred. • Strong exposure to multiple functions such as: • Procurement • Warehouse • Logistics • Maintenance • Engineering • Production Support • HSE • Experience with ERP systems; SAP Business One experience is an advantage . • Strong knowledge of inventory management, supply-chain planning, preventive maintenance and operational cost control. • Experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing environments is preferred. Key Competencies • Strong operational and team leadership • Planning and execution • Problem-solving and root-cause analysis • Inventory and supply-chain management • Cost control • Technical understanding of plant machinery • ERP/SAP knowledge • Vendor and contractor management • Cross-functional coordination • Strong communication and escalation skills • Safety and compliance orientation • Ability to manage demanding production and dispatch schedules What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate should be capable of managing multiple operational functions and building a planned, system-driven and accountable manufacturing environment , with a strong focus on material availability, equipment reliability, inventory accuracy, timely dispatch, cost control and safety. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field. • 10 15+ years of manufacturing experience , including meaningful experience in plant operations leadership. • Experience in lubricants, grease, chemicals, petrochemicals, automotive fluids or process manufacturing is strongly preferred. • Strong exposure to multiple functions such as: • Procurement • Warehouse • Logistics • Maintenance • Engineering • Production Support • HSE • Experience with ERP systems; SAP Business One experience is an advantage . • Strong knowledge of inventory management, supply-chain planning, preventive maintenance and operational cost control. • Experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing environments is preferred. Key Competencies • Strong operational and team leadership • Planning and execution • Problem-solving and root-cause analysis • Inventory and supply-chain management • Cost control • Technical understanding of plant machinery • ERP/SAP knowledge • Vendor and contractor management • Cross-functional coordination • Strong communication and escalation skills • Safety and compliance orientation • Ability to manage demanding production and dispatch schedules What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate should be capable of managing multiple operational functions and building a planned, system-driven and accountable manufacturing environment , with a strong focus on material availability, equipment reliability, inventory accuracy, timely dispatch, cost control and safety.