Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager Job
Plan, coordinate and execute the production objectives and schedules to ensure that production, pull planning and customer requirement targets are achieved.
Continuously improve using manufacturing excellence systems – Kaizen, TPM, ISO 22000:2005 etc.
Develop and cascade the manufacturing KPIs and monitor the same on the Balanced Score Card.
Formulate and execute a sustainable production strategy, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety (OSH) and Morale.
Delete Muda, Mura and Muri in the production process while improving the productivity ratio.
Develop and control the direct labour, direct materials and overheads budget.
Process people capability development while creating effective work environments.
Manage third party contracts for manufacturing and the manufacturing service delivery.
Optimize, care and improvement of the asset base while delivering an On Time, In Full and Error free operation.
Measure the resultant correction or corrective action activities.
Production Manager Job Key Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Engineering or in Science. MBA is an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity in a related industry.
Must be familiar with best practice in manufacturing.
Training and knowledge in HACCP / ISO 22000 / GMP / Kaizen would be an added advantage.