Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall direction, control, and management of all activities within the manufacturing and logistical operations of the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing and operational strategic plans and generally overseeing their implementation to ensure maximum capacity utilization of the manufacturing lines towards achieving the group’s strategy, growth, and profit objectives.
• Responsible for formulating policies, programs, and objectives affecting the schedule, quality, and cost of manufactured products. Directing and co-coordinating production according to quality and quantity specifications within cost objectives.
• Oversee planning and implementation of production plans including receiving sales forecasts, requisition for procurement of raw materials and manufacturing of products.
• Identify and adapt technological advances to meet the group’s competitive objectives within the marketplace.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and application of good manufacturing principles, organizational structure, leadership, sourcing and integration, production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practices.
• Provide strong leadership to the employees in the plant, ensuring high morale, teamwork, and good employee relations, at all levels, including the shop floor.
• Ensure all departments within the manufacturing area are properly staffed and coordinated to perform duties effectively.
• Promote the development of favorable employee relations to further the organization's production of quality goods.
• Oversee all operations and logistics of all the plants and maintain financial discipline.
• Maintain a high quality of consciousness.
• Can meet and subsequently exceed performance targets ensuring profitability of the individual manufacturing lines.
• Ensure compliance to all group systems, guidelines, and policies.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to all the team members.
• In liaison with the Human Resource Department, appraise performance of subordinates.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years significant working experience which should be at a senior level within a manufacturing environment
• Strong management and demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong creativity and innovation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong, results oriented, day-to-day management skill
• Excellent problem-solving skills to maintain/increase productivity levels
• Excellent financial and budget management skills
• Ability to formulate strategies and exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and able to establish themselves within a new and challenging environment
• Member of the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Ability to perform other duties, as required