Operations Manager Russia&CIS
Job Description
Overview
Leads all operational activities at the Lipetsk site and Supply Chain for Russia & CIS, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. Drives operational excellence, develops teams, and supports strategic objectives. Reports to the Operations Director EMEA and is a key member of the local leadership team.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead the manufacturing site and oversee all key functions on campus.
+ Direct, develop, and coach cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, logistics, warehousing).
+ Foster a culture of safety, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.
+ Manage talent pipeline, support personnel development, and ensure succession planning.
+ Promote collaboration and effective communication across departments (Quality, Finance, HR, Engineering, HSE, CLS, Customer Service, Sales).
+ Align local activities with global/regional initiatives and ensure strong execution.
Operational Excellence
+ Oversee all operations, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (internal and legal).
+ Establish, maintain, and optimize production processes from planning to delivery.
+ Monitor product quality and consistency (ISO, GMP, FAMI-QS).
+ Optimize production capacity based on forecasts and business needs.
+ Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing by managing inventories and resources.
+ Manage tolling and 3PL activities in Russia & CIS.
+ Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and KPI setting.
+ Full P&L responsibility: control costs, analyze investments (CAPEX), and manage operational expenses (OPEX).
Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement
+ Ensure compliance with obligations to authorities, customers, creditors, and stakeholders.
+ Maintain industry contacts and prepare infrastructure for new products/lines.
+ Represent the company at industry, governmental, and company events.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s or Engineer degree (preferably Chemistry or related field).
+ 10+ years in senior management roles (manufacturing, operations, or supply chain).
+ Experience in agriculture, food, chemical, or veterinary industry (advantage).
+ Fluent Russian (native); English (intermediate+).
+ Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, ERP; SAP/M3 a plus).
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
+ Proven team leadership and development ability.
+ High integrity, commitment, and stress resistance.
+ Willingness to travel locally/internationally.
+ Able to work in office and manufacturing environments.
Desirable Skills
+ Experience with lean manufacturing tools.
+ Ability to build agile, cross-functional processes.
+ Strong coaching and employee development.
+ Customer-focused mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
LocationRU-Lipetsk
Posted Date1 month ago(12/18/2025 8:00 AM)
Job ID 2025-11543
# Positions 1
Category Operations
Position Type Regular Full-Time