• Ensure raw material and equipment availability, efficient (OEE) processing of the material into finished product and on-time delivery (Just in Sequence) to the customer.
• Ensure that product quality standards are met and comply to all legal regulations.
• Responsible for all direct and indirect work sequences in own area.
• Regular liaison with the Customer regarding expectations and performance.
• Ensure that business operating systems and standards are adhered to as identified by the Quality Department.
• Consult daily with other departmental heads in order to ensure smooth work sequences in all shifts.
• Manage personnel goals against respective KPI’s.
• Recommend new procedures and processes to improve quality and quantity and reduce production costs.
• Consult regularly with HR and join Union/Shop Steward Meetings
• Plan development of respective employees in order to improve their performance and reach their personal goals.
• Develop succession plans for key positions in departments of responsibility.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinate and lead activities in servicing, machinery, systems/equipment, facilities.
• Ensure on time compilation and reporting on daily, weekly and monthly performance
Required Education
• Relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Production or Engineering
• 8 years Managerial experience in a highly pressured production environment
• Computer Literate
Desired Skills
• Planning, organizing, controlling skills
• Critical thinking and innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills and ability to cope with stressful situations
• Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skills
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