Production Manager

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production leadership role within automotive, plastics or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and other quality management systems.
• Proven expertise in production planning, project management and team leadership.
• Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems for scheduling and reporting.
• Degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering, Production Management or a related technical field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and quality.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with a lead-from-the-front approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Develop and maintain a production schedule aligned with customer demand.
• Implement and control the schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and adjust production plans in response to demand or resource changes.

• Allocate human and material resources to meet production requirements.
• Manage the use of machinery and equipment, including scheduling, maintenance and upgrades.
• Forecast capacity and ensure adequate staffing levels to meet targets.

• Establish, document and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through training and enforcement.
• Monitor productivity to ensure efficient workflow and reduced downtime.

• Implement and continuously improve ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliant systems.
• Define quality standards and enforce quality assurance processes.
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Recruit, train and mentor production team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and performance excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement improvement plans when required.

• Prepare and manage the production budget.
• Analyze and report on production costs and apply cost control measures.
• Recommend improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, engineering and senior management to maintain seamless production flow.
• Act as a liaison between departments to align schedules, resolve bottlenecks and meet business objectives.

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