Job Description:
Job DescriptionSUMMARY
The Production Manager will be directly responsible for production floor operations, products, equipment and personnel. The production managerial role is a “hands on” position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily production operations; support to Plant Manager in all aspects of manufacturing process, including improvements to process
Enforce quality control and set quality standards
Detect and resolve faults/breakdowns, including planning and implementing corrective measures
Ensure on time production and delivery
Working with senior management to implement company policy and goals
Participate in trials of new material, endorsement of molds and new equipment in accordance with the standard requirements
Ensure that training programs for production staff are planned and delivered
Ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed
Supervising a team of multi skilled personnel
Identify and address training needs and refresher training
Providing on call technical support for process and basic mechanical issues if required
Work closely with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality to achieve manufacturing results
Oversee planned maintenance operations
Manage human and material resources to achieve results
Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement
Workout and implement standard operating procedures for operations and ensure that they are adhered to
Manage production costs
Determine and implement improvements to the production process
Analyse production and quality to detect and correct problems
Review employee performance
Manage labor hours for production employees
Make decisions for temp labor
Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP practices and Global Food Safety practices.
Other duties as assigned by managerCOMPENTENCIES & QUALIFICATIONSFive years related management experience in manufacturing environment; partnered with strong leadership skills
Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations and maintenance engineering
Industry experience preferred
SAP experience
Logistics background preferred Able to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends based on business demand
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, quality systems and standards
Highly motivated, results oriented
Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, including health and safety
Ability to make decisions
Proficient with MS Word, Excel
