Operations Manager

ey Responsibilities

1- Production Management

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in coordination with Sales and Warehouse departments.
• Manage production orders across injection molding and IML production lines.
• Monitor actual production results against targets and analyze performance gaps.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials, labels, molds, packaging materials, and required manpower.
• Supervise machine setup, mold changes, robot settings, color changes, and product changeovers.
• Monitor production output, cycle time, rejection rate, waste, and downtime.
• Ensure that finished products comply with approved specifications and samples.
• Improve machine and workforce productivity and reduce mold-change time.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to address non-conforming products and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

2- Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement preventive, periodic, and predictive maintenance plans.
• Supervise the maintenance of injection molding machines, IML robots, molds, compressors, chillers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure quick diagnosis and repair of emergency breakdowns.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment downtime and maintenance performance indicators.
• Maintain complete maintenance records for each machine, mold, and piece of equipment.
• Identify critical spare parts and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and external technicians when required.
• Inspect completed maintenance work and confirm that equipment is safe and ready for operation.

3- Operational Improvement

• Improve the plant’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Reduce raw-material waste and the consumption of electricity, compressed air, and cooling water.
• Analyze rejected products and production losses and implement improvement plans.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Lead continuous-improvement and production-capacity projects.
• Participate in the evaluation and procurement of new machinery, molds, and equipment.
• Prepare production and maintenance budgets and control operational costs.
• Ensure the proper use and protection of company assets and equipment.

4- Team Management

• Lead production and maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, operators, and workers.
• Prepare shift schedules and assign duties according to operational requirements.
• Evaluate employee performance and identify training requirements.
• Train employees on proper operation, troubleshooting, quality, and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with attendance, discipline, and company policies.
• Promote effective coordination between Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

5- Quality and Safety

• Ensure compliance with quality, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements for IML products.
• Prevent the use of unapproved materials, labels, molds, or production parameters.
• Ensure first-piece inspection is completed after startup, mold changes, or material changes.
• Enforce occupational health and safety procedures and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed during maintenance activities.
• Investigate incidents and operational risks and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized production and maintenance areas.

Desired Candidate Profile

At least seven years of experience in industrial operations or production, including three years in a supervisory or managerial position.

• Experience in plastic