Purpose of the Position
- 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
Direct Supervision
The position supervises the Assistant Production manager directly and the Production leadership team indirectly
Production Manager Job 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
- Deletion of Muda, Mura and Muri in the production process while improving the productivity ratio
- 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 our brand.
Key Result 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.
Qualifications for the Production Manager Job
- A bachelors degree in Engineering or in Science. A MBA is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity in a related industry
- Must be familiar with best practice in manufacturing
- Training and knowledge in HACCP / ISO 22000 / GMP / Kaizen would be an added advantage.
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