Job Summary
This is a leadership role in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production performance by implementing new standards, ensuring team safety and development, product quality, and process optimization.
Key Accountabilities
* Build a culture of safety amongst the team through leading by example and reinforcing positive safety practices.
* Confirm that all processes and tasks have formal risk assessments and corrective actions have been completed as a priority.
* Implement a "Zero-Hazard" approach by promoting safe behaviors, investigating near misses, and coaching team members to work safely.
* Report all safety issues and track progress towards resolving them.
* Ensure that all team members have the necessary training to perform their tasks effectively.
* Monitor and improve safety performance metrics to ensure a safe working environment.
Production Strategy
* Support the development of a production strategy that includes continuous improvement initiatives.
* Deploy this strategy by delivering key objectives, focusing on metrics and deadlines while addressing the impacts of change on team members.
* Engage team members in delivering objectives and make adjustments as needed.
Team Leadership
* Lead a team of production professionals and foster an environment where they can develop and thrive.
* Promote cross-functional collaboration to optimize support and resources.
* Develop team capabilities through training, coaching, and leveraging OPEX tools and systems.
* Foster a culture of problem-solving and measurement, aligning with organizational goals.
* Highlight successes and motivate team members positively.
* Select and induct capable team members into the organization.
* Manage ongoing performance through regular feedback and coaching.
* Identify talent for career progression opportunities.
* Build trust through effective management and encourage open communication.
* Address grievances and disciplinary issues as needed.
* Cultivate business improvement activities within the team.
OPEX Improvement
* Ensure the production stream operates at standard, meeting safety, quality, environmental, manufacturing, and asset management requirements.
* Investigate deviations promptly and implement corrective measures to sustain compliance.
* Improve process reliability by identifying gaps in standards and making corrections.
* Educate team members on applying OPEX tools.
* Analyze data to identify trends and focus resource on solving priority problems.
* Use problem-solving methodologies to involve team members in continued improvement activities.
* Update line KPIs and display them as required.
* Monitor CCC board progress and close open issues.
* Deliver value for the business and customers.