An Operational Director is required for a multi-profile holding company of federal level, Kavaya Group.
Kavaya Group is a federal-level association holding leading positions in important economic sectors. The company's main priority is the production of natural dairy products from environmentally friendly raw materials. Alongside the production of first-class food products, the group has brilliantly mastered business consulting, IT technologies and communications, medical services, and many others. The association includes major brands such as "Food Milk" and "Vasha Ferma," which owns several livestock farms and its own modern dairy production facilities located in the Moscow and Vladimir regions.
Who we are looking for:
An experienced and strategically thinking leader who can take over the management of the production chain with a focus on product safety, compliance with sanitary standards, efficiency, and plan fulfillment with strict quality and cost control, operational efficiency, and strengthening the brand's market position.
The company offers:
- Income level: salary + KPI. The amount is determined based on the interview results with the successful candidate
- Management of a stable, developing business with growth potential
- Opportunity to influence the strategy and results of the entire company
- Flexible schedule: 5/2 (10:00-19:00)
- Modern office located at: Moscow, Yaroslavskoe Highway, 146k2 - "Hanoi-Moscow" Cultural and Business Center
- Employment according to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation
- Professional development opportunities (implementation of own projects): the company invests in employees and helps them grow
- Corporate culture: holidays, birthdays, themed events
- Dream team: ambitious and talented people work here, supporting each other
- Corporate mobile communication
- Discounts on products of own production
Your responsibilities:
Strategic production management:
- Development and adjustment of production strategy according to business goals (growth, cost reduction, new product launches)
- Formation of annual, quarterly, and monthly production plans in conjunction with sales and raw material seasonality
- Determination of inventory levels for raw materials, materials, and finished products (minimizing frozen capital while ensuring uninterrupted supply)
- Participation in the launch of new lines, products, and workshops (together with R&D and engineering)
- Control of production costs and efficiency (fighting losses and overconsumption of raw materials, optimizing consumption of packaging materials, water, electricity, etc.)
Warehouse management (raw materials and finished products):
- Organization of raw material acceptance, including temperature control, expiry dates, and accompanying documents
- Control of inventory accuracy (inventory counts, turnover statements)
- Coordination of finished product shipment by customer's transport and own fleet
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement:
- Implementation of Lean tools
- Control of HACCP and SanPiN compliance
- Organization of cross-functional teams to solve chronic problems (e.g., high defect rate in packaging)
- Calculation and reduction of losses (defects, waiting times, unnecessary movements, excess inventory)
Reporting and analysis:
- Preparation of operational reports: plan fulfillment in tons/pieces, OEE, defect rate, downtime (reasons), raw material losses
- Analysis of deviations from the plan with conclusions and action plans
Candidate expectations:
- At least 5 years of experience in management positions in the food industry (including at least 3 years as an Operational Director)
- Experience with confectionery/dairy/cheese products
- Production management with a staff of 100+ people
- Participation in inspections
- Proficiency in HACCP/CC/P systems, management of food safety documentation
- Experience in calculating product yield, standardizing losses, cost calculation
- Proficient user of ERP systems (1C and others)
