Operational Strategy and Offshoring Manager

This role is part of the Operations leadership team and combines two key areas of responsibility: (1) Developing and executing the operational strategy in Israel, including improving and establishing processes, identifying efficiency opportunities, working with suppliers, and developing new activities; (2) Leading the offshoring process (relocating manufacturing and operational activities outside Israel), from building the business rationale through full implementation and operational stability. Key Responsibilities Develop a multi-year operational strategy together with Operations leadership, and execute it through work plans, clear objectives, and defined KPIs. Map, design, and improve operational processes across the entire value chain. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings. Build strategic relationships with partners in Israel and abroad. Evaluate and lead new activities, including feasibility studies, financial analysis, and the development of new manufacturing capabilities. Lead and develop processes across the organization’s functions, including Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Production Planning and Control, Logistics, Finance, and Business Development. Define the offshoring strategy: map potential products, components, and processes, and analyze cost-benefit (TCO), risks, and feasibility. Lead negotiations and commercial agreements, including supply, quality, intellectual property, and confidentiality agreements. Lead transfer projects: detailed planning; management of schedules, budget, and milestones; transfer of technical documentation and know-how; and first-article qualification (FAI/PPAP). Manage risk and business continuity, including buffer inventory, contingency plans, and regulatory compliance. Work with management teams, internal departments, and external parties, and report regularly to Operations leadership on project progress and business results. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Plastics Engineering, or other engineering disciplines) – required. • Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering) – an advantage. • At least 8–10 years of experience in Operations, Procurement, Engineering, or Project Management roles in a manufacturing company, including proven experience in offshoring processes – required. • Proven experience working in an organization that includes both R&D and manufacturing, with ongoing collaboration across Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Production Planning and Control, Logistics, and Finance – required. • Experience leading or supporting new product introduction (NPI), including design for manufacturing and procurement (DFM/DFA), engineering change management (ECO/ECN), and supplier and part qualification – required. • Proven experience managing and developing subcontractors and suppliers in plastics (injection molding, molds and tooling, extrusion) and mechanical manufacturing (machining, sheet metal and metalwork, casting, mechanical assemblies) – required. • Experience managing strategic processes, including preparing RFQs and tenders, analyzing proposals and costs (Should-Cost/TCO), conducting commercial negotiations, and signing supply agreements – required. • Proven experience leading efficiency and cost-saving projects and building and implementing operational processes across the organization, with measurable results (cost savings, quality improvement, shorter lead times) – required. • Experience leading or actively participating in a manufacturing transfer or offshoring project (between sites, to another country, or to an external supplier abroad) – a significant advantage. • Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers outside Israel. • Experience in an organization operating under strict quality standards and regulatory requirements (such as medical, defense, high-tech, or other industries with demanding quality requirements) – an advantage. • In-depth technical understanding of plastics manufacturing processes (injection molding, molds, raw materials, and polymers) and mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, bending and cutting, coatings and finishes, assembly). • Understanding of manufacturing costs and product cost structure, and the ability to build a financial model comparing in-house manufacturing in Israel, subcontracting in Israel, and manufacturing abroad (Make / Buy / Offshore). • Familiarity with quality standards. • Familiarity with international trade, including delivery terms (Incoterms), customs, imports and exports, currency management, and overseas supplier risks. • Strong business and financial analysis skills, including building feasibility cases, conducting sensitivity analyses, managing budgets, and presenting recommendations to senior management. • Willingness to travel abroad as required by project needs.