Operations Manager

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

• Process Optimization and Management: Analysis and improvement of current work processes to increase productivity.
• Development of operational strategies and implementation of new work methods. Coordination of production, logistics, and purchasing departments.
• Resource and Warehouse Management: Inventory management, procurement planning, prevention of downtime and shortages. Implementation of digital technologies and equipment management.
• Quality Control: Quality control of provided products or services. Monitoring plan implementation and promptly resolving deviations.
• HR Management: Training, team motivation, and increasing employee engagement.
• Finance and Risk Management: Reduction of operating costs. Identification and mitigation of business threats.

• Higher education (engineering and/or economics is an advantage).
• 3-5 years of successful experience in a managerial position in an international company (construction, chemical materials);
• Business start-up experience;
• Deep understanding of business: sales, production, finance; desire and ability to ensure significant annual company growth across a number of key metrics;
• Experience in building, motivating, and developing a team;
• Fluency in English (level C1 or C2); knowledge of Russian, Kyrgyz, any other language is an advantage;
• Willingness to travel.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, a systems approach, and the ability to comprehensively examine and analyze processes;
• Business focus and accountability for results;
• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• Ability to clearly formulate goals, think and make strategic decisions, and link daily operational management with the implementation of company strategy;
• Possessing a well-reasoned point of view, the ability to argue and defend it to management (even in cases of disagreement);
• Ability to inspire and lead a team, demonstrated leadership qualities based on professional and business competence.

Conditions:

• Work schedule 5/2, full day
• Based on the results of work, an annual bonus is paid for the year;
• Compensation for meals;
• Health insurance for the employee and for family members;
• Accident insurance 24/7;
• Payment of benefits for temporary disability 100%;
• Paid annual leave.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.