Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?

We are now looking for an **Operations Manager**to join our team in **Bahía Blanca, Argentina**.
- The **Operations Manager** is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the plant, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving set contractual quality, performance, financial, cost, and time targets. This role involves managing a team and ensuring operational reliability and availability according to the agreement.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Daily Operations Management**:

- Plan, lead, and manage daily operation activities at the plant.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and meet contractual targets.

**Operational Reliability**:

- Ensure the plant's operational reliability and availability as per the agreement.

**Performance and Development**:

- Monitor plant performance indices.
- Develop competent operations resources.
- Approve annual operational plans and budgets.
- Manage operations-related costs.

**Agreement Management**:

- Manage operational responsibilities in accordance with Agreement Management processes and procedures.
- Implement preventive and corrective actions to exceed customer expectations.

**Communication**:

- Communicate effectively with the plant team regarding equipment condition and performance.
- Provide suggestions for improvements.

**Personnel Management**:

- Administer and train operations personnel.
- Set and maintain qualification and training standards for plant operations personnel.
- Ensure motivated personnel and good teamwork.

**Safety and Procedures**:

- Implement plant safety policy and QEHS procedures.
- Establish and implement standard operations policies and procedures.

**Reporting and Budgeting**:

- Prepare reports, plans, and budgets as instructed.
- Identify and seek to improve operational reliability and availability.

**Maintenance and Costs**:

- Approve maintenance program planning in line with operational compromises.
- Negotiate costs and purchase materials related to operations services.

**Development**:

- Develop and improve the operation plan and resources for its implementation and administration. Develop workingroutines at the plant.

**General Skills Needed**:

- Cost awareness and effectiveness
- Knowledge of local legislations and labor laws
- Proficiency in Wärtsilä quality, safety, and environment standards
- Note: This position requires a proactive approach to ensure smooth plant operations, maintain customer satisfaction,and achieve strategic objectives through effective management and communication.
- At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.