Production Manager

TASKS & DUTIES:

• Communicate with management and subordinates to develop production and design standards.
• Involved & responsible in developing the master production schedule for the facility, while adjusting for changes in customer requirements, delays in receiving raw materials, availability of production equipment, etc.
• Receives newly arriving work orders and confirms scheduling.
• Reviews work orders at end of production to confirm all elements are accounted for and all steps have been properly signed off by operators.
• Maintain production schedule and update overnight priority list.
• Resolves problems utilizing acquired knowledge & analytical abilities.
• Liaising with ware-housing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilization areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Monitors quality of incoming raw materials and finished products by reviewing lab data.
• Managing process and material flows, space management, and working with the Engineering group to maximize utilization of space designated for specific operations area.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements. 
• Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review Back Order review, Travel planning etc.
• Supervising and motivating a team.
• Reviewing the performance of subordinates.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards as required by law and company policy.
• Responsible for creating a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards.
• Supervisory responsibility includes management of employee performance, hiring, discipline, development and recourse planning.
• Develops, monitors and implements department’s budgets and production forecasts.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other relevant government authorities to achieve delivery objectives.
• Responsible for implementation and monitoring work schedules in accordance to the master and detailed work programmers.
• Responsible for achieving production targets in line with cost target and within required quality standards.
• Promotion and active in use of lean six sigma techniques.
•  Active user of ERP systems to review and report on production.
• Continuously looking for ways to improve on cost, quality & time.

• EDUCATION:
• BSc. Degree in Mechanical Production Engineering or Relevant
• EXPERIENCE:
• 15-17 years Experience 
• SKILLS:
• 1) Quality Control Analysis & management
• 2) Making Decisions 
• 3) Problem sensitivity 
• 4) Active Listening
• 5) Scheduling Work, Activities, and resources.
• 6) Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work
• 7) Critical Thinking