Job Overview:
As a seasoned manufacturing professional, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the production process, ensuring seamless execution, high-quality output, and efficient cost management.
* Develop and implement robust production schedules that meet customer expectations and delivery deadlines, striking a balance between productivity and quality standards.
* Direct and control day-to-day production operations, fostering a culture of excellence by optimizing workforce performance, machinery utilization, and material flow.
* Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, efficiency, downtime, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
* Ensure adherence to industry-leading health and safety protocols, quality management systems (QMS), and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
* Lead, train, and motivate a high-performing production team to achieve exceptional results, driving performance targets and fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, maintenance, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth workflow and maximize operational efficiency.
* Drive initiatives focused on lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cost reduction, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
* Oversee budget planning and management for labor, materials, and overhead costs, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
* Prepare comprehensive reports detailing production performance, highlighting trends, and outlining strategies for improvement, enabling informed decision-making.
* Support new product launches, process enhancements, and mean-time-to-failure/product failure rate improvements, collaborating closely with design teams to drive innovation.
* Coordinate logistics planning, ensuring timely delivery of products and services, and effectively managing installation, servicing, and breakdown response efforts.