Head Production

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businessConstruction, Manufacturing

Summary

The Head Production will be responsible for the direct management and handling of all production functions at the Company’s facilities.

Responsibilities

KPA - KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Safety

  • Maintain safety work environment by taking action to correct requests for preventative and corrective actions and on a daily basis, inspect working installations and environment.
  • Assist in ensuring a smooth running of the plant by ensuring the availability of the required resources Ensure that all applicable training is given to the production personnel.
  • Lead of HSE & consents manager.

Quality

  • Keep up to date with all procedures applicable to the production department according Organisation's  standards.
  • Collaborate to the development and revision of procedures related to the department.
  • Ensure that the production procedures are respected, corrective actions taken during non – conformity
  • Apply the preventative maintenance system, ensure that assets are treated with care and that maintenance, repair and replacement cost are kept at minimum.
  • Control stock of spare parts
  • Ensure that the quality control is done on raw materials and finished products.
  • Ensures ISO certification (task of HSE manager)

Environment

  • Implement the procedures of the environmental management program applicable to his/her activity sector.
  • Collaborate to the development and revision of procedures related to the department.
  • Ensure training related to the environmental management programme is conducted.

Planning

  • Ensure efficient planning of resources (raw materials, personnel, equipment) according to the production schedule.

Production

  • Maintain product availability at a minimum cost while increasing the productivity and aiming for constant improvement.
  • Manage the research for solution by re-established circuits.
  • Ensure the implementation of the solutions and corrective actions.

Other Principal Accountabilities:

  • Participate to the development and implementation of equipment purchase or equipment modification projects to the investment plan established in collaboration with the R&D Manager and Financial Controller.
  • Collaborate with persons in charge if other related departments in order to maximize the responsibility of the operations group.
  • Complete and process the difference forms related to the tasks.
  • Participate to different task forces (Health & Safety, LET, QA and Environmental)

Leadership

  • Lead of production team, EHS manager and cleaning & maintenance team Ensure discipline, care for assets, cleanliness at factory.

General

  • Undertakes such additional duties which may from time to time be assigned to the Employee in the discharge of his/her / her duties.
  • To ensure that a correct and proper image of the Company is always maintained.
  • Active participation on management of company

Education and Qualifications

Competencies Required

  • Self-starter
  • Attention to detail.
  • Accuracy in their numerical abilities
  • Knowledge in cost effective maintenance
  • Experienced in ERP systems and application of MS Office tools.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding production process, Machinery and technology relevant to the industry, Quality control standards and procedures, Familiar with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Quality Focus: Committed to Maintaining high-quality standards through the production process
  • Regulatory Compliance: Experience working with regulatory bodies and ensuring that production process meet legal requirements industry regulations and compliance standards.
  • Project Management: Experience in managing projects within given timeframe and budget.
  • Leadership, Planning and Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to change in production requirements or unexpected issues/customer demands and willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies to improve production processes.

Requirements

Education and experience

  • Min 5 years in a senior role within a Manufacturing Environment
  • Engineering background (mechanical, electrical)
  • Experience in line management function

Characteristics

Special requirements

  • Regular and on time attendance
  • Will be required to work overtime.
  • Overseas travel may be required.

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Construction: 5 Years

Manufacturing: 5 Years

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