Primary Responsibilities: Overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Production Volume: 15 million pieces per month.
Production Process: Includes winding, bonding, and assembly, 70% automated and technology + 30% human dependent.
Key Focus Areas:
-Reducing waste and improving efficiency.
-Maintaining and enhancing quality to keep scrap rates under 2%.
-Handling immediate issues on the production floor with analytical and proactive responses.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Management:
-Oversee a team of supervisors and production staff, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
-Address team challenges, promote skill development, and manage performance through coaching and mentoring.
Strategic Planning:
-Develop and execute the production plan aligned with operational targets and company goals.
-Forecast resource requirements (materials, personnel and equipment) and plan for capacity needs based on demand and future projections.
Operational Oversight:
-Monitor daily operations, ensuring production efficiency, adherence to schedules, and minimal downtime.
-Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly, using systemic analysis to avoid recurring bottlenecks.
Continuous Improvement:
-Implement Lean or Six Sigma practices to optimize processes and improve productivity.
-Review and analyze production metrics, foster staff engagement in continuous improvement efforts, and implement changes based on feedback and data.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
-Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with industry regulations.
-Drive initiatives to uphold ISO or equivalent certifications.
Collaboration and Communication:
-Liaise with engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to align production goals.
-Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding progress, challenges, and solutions.
Cost Control:
-Manage production budgets, focus on cost efficiency, control costs, and minimize waste without compromising quality or production targets.
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; Requirements:- Leadership Competencies
-At least 5 years of experience leading and managing a production team, with a focus on teamwork and empowerment.
-Ability to adapt leadership styles situationally (e.g., mentoring, consulting, directive) based on team or individual needs, ensuring optimal performance.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a hands-on approach to quickly resolve production issues and implement immediate corrective actions.
-Experience in cost reduction strategies such as process optimization, manpower efficiency, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
-Familiarity with production continuous improvement practices (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).
Background and Skills
-Engineering-related education, with strong experience in manufacturing production quality, process improvement, and best manufacturing practices.
-Proven success in managing high-mix, high-volume production environments, ideally with experience in winding machines, or similar equipment.
-Experience in RFID card manufacturing and assembly is an added advantage.
-Experience with plastic injection molding is beneficial.