About this role
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production operations to ensure safety, productivity, output, and cycle time targets are achieved.
- Lead production teams to achieve KPI objectives and drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives.
- Coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, staffing, and employee relations.
- Develop and execute short-term operational plans aligned with business goals, including budgeting, workforce planning, and performance management.
- Foster a high-performance work environment through coaching, employee development, empowerment, and team engagement.
- Monitor team performance, provide guidance and training, and ensure effective execution of production activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and corrective action processes to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Planning, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, and other stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and product performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in a high-mix and/or low-mix manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading production teams and managing workforce performance in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Ability to manage changing priorities, production demands, and operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and production-related systems.
- Good command of English, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with high-performance, self-directed teams and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.