Production Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, develop and manage a production team to ensure that the production processes aligned with specified key performance indicators such as quality, productivity, cost control, waste reduction, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, absenteeism, continuous improvement, safety & environmental standards and profitability.
• Coordinates work arrangements & schedules, staffing requirements, and smooth workflow to achieve productivity and output targets.
• Process improvement, troubleshooting & problem-solving, follow up & enforcement and leadership by example.
• Training and development of team members. Overseeing the overall operation of production.
• Communicating regularly with upper Management regrading problems or issues impacting production.
• Participating in management review of the organization’s quality, and reviewing the budget plan.
• Plan, organize and control daily production activities to achieve production targets and customer delivery requirements.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and completed within the required timeframe.
• Identify production bottlenecks and take immediate corrective action.
• Coordinate with Planning, QA/QC, NPI, Maintenance, Material Planning and Finished Goods/Delivery departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Review daily production performance and take necessary action for any shortfall.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce operating costs.

REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant production/manufacturing experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, converting, finishing or a related industry will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, manpower management, quality control and manufacturing operations.
• Good understanding of workplace safety, 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good production planning and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong sense of responsibility, discipline and accountability