Job Description
HEAD OF PLANT OPERATIONS
Continental AG, headquartered in Germany, stands as one of the top five automotive suppliers globally. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
The Continental plant in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, is a leading producer of industrial solid tires for forklifts and other material handling vehicles.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic team as Head of Plant Operations at our Kalutara facility.
Your tasks
- Provide strategic oversight and leadership for end-to-end plant operations, including warehouse management, waste management, inbound & outbound logistics, and customs clearance, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant layout, material flow, and warehouse processes to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
- Lead, train, and engage warehouse, logistics teams fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure full adherence to safety standards, environmental regulations, and local labor laws, embedding compliance and risk mitigation into daily operations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless, end-to-end supply chain execution and on-time delivery.
- Act as a key liaison with senior leadership, providing regular operational reports, strategic insights, and recommendations to support business growth and efficiency objectives.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- MBA or Master’s degree in operations management is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in warehouse, supply chain, logistics, custom operations, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
- Prior experience in the rubber industry is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional team leadership, operational problem-solving, process documentation, and performance reporting.
If you are confident of your capabilities, please email detailed CV to careers.srilanka@continental.lk with the position applied for in the subject line within 7 days of this advertisement.
No. 349/5, Palatota Road, Nagoda, Kalutara
+94 34 494 7979