Production Manager

Job Purpose

Coordinate and oversee daily production operations, implementing strategies to maximize productivity, minimize waste, and strengthen teamwork while aligning with company standards and market demands.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant production/manufacturing experience.
• Flexible and available to meet production schedule requirements.
• Responsible, organized, dynamic, and team-oriented.
• Experience in production control and scheduling.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience in a metalworking/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities to ensure production programs and schedules are met.
• Manage the overall production process while maintaining quality standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure personnel readiness and availability of required materials.
• Monitor and optimize production workflows and processes.
• Ensure proper functioning of machinery by coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Implement process optimization strategies, waste reduction initiatives, and productivity improvements.
• Assign and redistribute tasks within the team based on operational requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to production personnel.
• Participate in strategic production decisions and coordinate with other departments to maintain an efficient workflow.

Key Activities

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for production areas.
• Create and implement quality system procedures.
• Review production performance and process controls.
• Assign tasks to personnel based on their training and qualifications.
• Verify production and process reports from each area.
• Ensure completed products are transferred to shipping in a timely manner.
• Follow up on material requirements to prevent production delays.
• Analyze the feasibility and manufacturing requirements of special products.
• Request equipment repairs, replacements, and necessary maintenance.
• Manage production activities in accordance with established quality guidelines.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to develop and implement production procedures and documentation.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively allocate personnel and production tasks.
• Proficiency in monitoring production schedules and material availability.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing requirements and develop strategies for special-product production.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and team-management skills.