Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age 40 to 50 years

10 to 15 years’ experience in Manufacturing Organization.

Responsibilities & Context

Responsibilities:

Oversees all aspects of a company's production operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, managing budgets, and leading teams to optimize productivity while adhering to safety regulations and compliance standards; they are responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the production department. 

Overseeing the entire production process in a manufacturing facility, ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards, within deadlines, and within budget, by managing staff, coordinating production activities, optimizing efficiency, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

Production planning and scheduling, resource allocation, quality control, cost optimization, staff management, safety compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and communication with other departments; this PDF outlines a detailed breakdown of their duties:

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and execute comprehensive production plans based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.

• Create detailed production schedules, assigning tasks to production teams and managing production timelines.

• Monitor production progress against schedules and identify potential bottlenecks or delays.

• Optimize production workflows to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Resource Allocation:

• Manage the allocation of raw materials, labor, and equipment to meet production demands.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely procurement of necessary materials.

• Optimize resource utilization to minimize production costs.

Quality Control:

• Establish and implement strict quality standards for all products.

• Conduct regular quality inspections throughout the production process.

• Analyze quality data to identify and address quality issues promptly.

• Ensure non-conforming products are properly handled and reported.

Cost Management:

• Monitor production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead expenses.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement cost-saving measures.

• Analyze production data to identify areas for cost optimization.

Staff Management:

• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve performance goals.

• Provide training and development opportunities for production personnel.

• Conduct performance evaluations and address employee concerns.

• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures.

Safety Compliance:

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive safety program in the production facility.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and address safety hazards immediately.

• Promote a strong safety culture among production staff.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.

• Implement lean manufacturing practices to streamline operations.

• Conduct process analysis and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments like engineering, sales, and procurement to ensure smooth production operations.

• Communicate production status and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.

• Align production plans with overall business objectives.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular production reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) like production volume, scrap rates, and efficiency metrics.

• Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Present findings to senior management and propose actionable strategies for improvement.