Operation Manager - Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the operational performance of our facility. (Note: Applications and CV´s preferably in English)

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What We Are Looking For Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required. • 3--5 years of experience in customer relations, logistics and operational team management. • Experience with Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and management. • Knowledge of facility installations and relevant regulations. • Experience working with internal management systems and operational processes. • Strong understanding of business performance, costs and key operational metrics.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong computer skills and ability to work with operational and business systems. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and operational challenges effectively. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to analyse data, identify risks and translate objectives into clear action plans. • Experience with maintenance, equipment troubleshooting or operational technical matters is an advantage. • Knowledge of Sherwin-Williams systems such as MIRA, Discovery and ECOMET is an advantage. • Strong understanding of safety, loss prevention, security and hazardous material handling requirements.

Leadership & Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and engage employees. • Excellent coaching and people-development skills. • Ability to build positive working relationships and establish trust across different teams and functions. • Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions and take ownership of outcomes. • Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills. • Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions. • Ability to lead through change and drive a culture of continuous improvement. • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with regional and cross-functional teams.

Language Requirements

• Norwegian language: Advanced level -- written, spoken and reading. • English: Advanced level -- written, spoken and reading.

Arbeidsoppgaver

As the senior operational leader on site, you will be accountable for operations, safety, quality, customer service, cost management and employee leadership . You will provide day-to-day leadership across all site activities, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and Sherwin-Williams requirements while delivering operational, financial and customer service objectives.