Overview:
The Associate Manager, Production will oversee the execution of production plans and programs while maintaining rigorous quality control measures to ensure optimal that aligns with market demand and organizational goals.
Manages a variety of tasks to ensure efficient operations and adherence to organizational goals. Oversees day-to-day activities, delegates responsibilities as necessary, and monitors progress to maintain productivity. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align efforts with strategic objectives, identifying opportunities for process improvements. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Reports on key performance indicators, analyzes trends, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
To manage production planning effectively, ensuring the optimal utilization of plant resources while consistently meeting established production targets.
Annual, monthly, and weekly resource allocation for the manufacturing facility is determined through sales forecast analysis, encompassing workforce staffing, machinery utilization, and equipment deployment.
Responsible for overseeing and refining production workflows to consistently meet all established production goals.
Developing and executing additional production strategies, plans, and control systems to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Optimizing the efficient use of machinery, materials, and personnel to achieve cost-effective operations.
Ensuring adherence to all mandated Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards within the facility, in full compliance with organizational policies, ISO 45001 – the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHMS), ISO 14001 – the Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements, and applicable local regulations.
Ensuring adherence to established quality benchmarks within the manufacturing facility, this role involves compliance with organizational quality standards, ISO 9001 – Quality Management System (QMS) prerequisites, and applicable local regulations.
Driving the engagement, direction, and professional growth of production team leaders while providing oversight and guidance to ensure operational excellence.
Revise critical performance indicators in preparation for weekly, monthly, and quarterly evaluations, and deliver comprehensive presentations to the site leadership team.
Serves as a collaborative link between Engineering, Purchasing and Planning, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, HR, and other departments, coordinating efforts to achieve established objectives efficiently and effectively.
The development and achievement of discretionary objectives, including medium-term subprojects mutually agreed upon with the Plant Manager, are integral to cost reduction initiatives.
By fostering ongoing enhancements across production operations, we drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Experience you’ll bring:
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or an equivalent field from an accredited academic institution.
Seeking candidates with at least five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
Behaviors you’ll need:
Proven ability to lead teams effectively and convey ideas clearly through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in industrial production protocols and quality assurance benchmarks is required. The individual must possess a comprehensive understanding of established manufacturing guidelines and regulatory compliance frameworks to ensure operational excellence and product consistency.
Exceptionally adept at analyzing complex situations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions with precision and efficiency.
Resolve disputes and facilitate agreements through skilled mediation and negotiation techniques, ensuring equitable outcomes for all stakeholders while maintaining professional relationships.
Highly developed organizational and analytical capabilities are essential to excel in this role.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 years
