Production Manager

Job Description:

The incumbent will be managing the daily production operations in a large organization and large sized plant ensuring high efficiency levels. Plans, organizes, and directs the manufacturing operation to ensure the most effective return on assets and obtainment of production schedules and overall business objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree/Diploma with qualification in Production or Engineering
8+ years Managerial experience in a highly pressured production environment
Computer literate

Responsibilities:

Ensure raw material and equipment availability, efficient (OEE) processing of the material into finished product and on-time delivery (Just in Sequence) to the customer
Ensure that product quality standards are met and comply to all legal regulations
Responsible for all direct and indirect work sequences in own area
Regular liaison with the Customer regarding expectations and performance
Ensure that business operating systems and standards are adhered to as identified by the Quality Department
Consult daily with other departmental heads to ensure smooth work sequences in all shifts
Manage personnel goals against respective KPI's
Recommend new procedures and processes to improve quality and quantity and reduce production costs
Consult regularly with HR and join Union/Shop Steward Meetings
Plan development of respective employees to improve their performance and reach their personal goals
Develop succession plans for key positions in departments of responsibility
Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to
Coordinate and lead activities in servicing, machinery, systems/equipment, facilities
Ensure on time compilation and reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly performance

Key Skills and Expertise:

Previous experience in JIT/ JIS facility will be an advantage
Strong Technical background will be an advantage
Planning, organizing, controlling skills
Critical thinking and innovation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Decision making/problem solving skills and ability to cope with stressful situations
Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skills

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