A leading beverage manufacturing company in South America is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations within a modern high-volume bottling facility.
This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing manufacturing performance, maintenance reliability, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader with significant experience in FMCG, beverage, food processing, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Plant Operations
- Lead daily manufacturing operations across production lines, utilities, and packaging areas
- Ensure production targets, operational KPIs, and quality standards are consistently achieved
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
- Monitor and improve plant efficiency, downtime reduction, waste control, and line performance
Engineering & Maintenance
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for production and utility systems
- Ensure operational reliability of filling lines, compressors, boilers, refrigeration systems, water treatment, and packaging equipment
- Support equipment upgrades, plant modernization projects, and capital investments
- Coordinate with technical suppliers, contractors, and engineering partners
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain high standards for sanitation, operational hygiene, and workplace safety
- Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where required
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary operational teams
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and performance excellence
- Coach supervisors and operational leaders to strengthen organizational capability
Requirements
Benefits
Compensation package with expat benefits (housing allowances, flights, school allowances, medical premium insurance).
