Job Description - Production Manager - Plastic Industry
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Supervises, coordinates and supports the Production team, managing priorities, addressing critical issues and promoting staff development
Plans the production program efficiently (reducing the number of color and mold changes) indicating needed resources (materials, people, equipment) in coordination with the Logistics Manager and Technical Manager
Executes and manages the production program, guaranteeing production line efficiency through ordinary maintenance (greasing, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols
Schedules timing and priority of technical interventions (e.g. color/mold changes) and maintenance of machinery, equipment and utilities in coordination with the Technical Manager and according to the production program
Monitors statistical production data (material yield variance, waste, machine cycle time, electrical consumption, productivity Kg/h, etc.) with the aim of continuous improvement and optimization
Participates in the industrialization of new products or processes
Participates in investigating and troubleshooting quality problems
Ensures a positive and constructive work environment through effective communication and the quick resolution of issues
Guarantees and verifies compliance to all workplace health, safety and environmental norms, applying related best practices; ensures work areas are kept clean, orderly and safe in coordination with the Quality Manager
Technical Skills:
Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM)
Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standards
Good knowledge of the supply chain process
Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices
Basic applied knowledge of an ERP system (preferably SAP)
Excellent knowledge of English
Personal Skills:
Be Accountable. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
Be Jugaad. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
Be Resilient and Work Hard. Be able to endure, to cope with stress and to positively respond to challenges.
Be a Team Player. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in an FMCG or Automotive company
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