Production Manager

Job description

To produce products on Time, In Full and Error Free, consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale expectations.
Continuous Improvement
Asset care and Improvement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, coordinating and execution of the production objectives and schedules to ensure that production, pull planning and customer requirement targets are achieved.
Continuous improvement 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
Develop and control the direct labour, direct materials and overheads budget
Process and People capability development while creating effective work environments
Manage third party contracts for manufacturing and the manufacturing service delivery.
Optimization, care and improvement of the asset base while delivering an On Time, In Full and Error free operation
Measurement and the resultant correction or corrective action activities
Any other leadership assignment relevant to the fabric of Tropical heat

KEY RESULTS AREAS

Waste reduction.
Nil stock outs from poor production planning and scheduling
OEE, Measurement and Productivity improvement
Develop capacity of the production team towards a flexible operation
Improve communication and accountability within the supply chain
Continuous improvement through operational excellence