Head of Operations

Founded in 1960 in the UK, Reed has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today Reed has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors.

We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level.

As Reed Turkiye, we are looking for a "Head of Operations" with below requirements for our multinational client operating in manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a production environment within multinational companies, including at least 5 years in a managerial/team leadership role
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Active driving license and willingness to travel when required
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Dynamic, results-oriented, and strong leadership capabilities with effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts when necessary

Job Description

• Provide leadership to the operations team to secure smooth execution of all end-to-end activities.
• Prepare and manage the production calendar and related processes
• Oversee and coordinate the Capex (capital expenditure) process
• Ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with management to align production objectives with company goals
• Develop, track, and analyze budgets, cost reports, and production performance indicators.
• Lead and drive ongoing continuous improvement projects
• Oversee inventory management of equipment, tools, and resources, ensuring adequate stock levels
• Ensure compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
• Plan and implement process improvements, new technologies, and production-related investments
• Approve and manage the purchasing of equipment and machinery
• Ensure adherence to company policies, standards, and procedures