Position Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Teningen, Germany
Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant General Manager AF Teningen
Contract Length: Permanent
Job Purpose
As Production Manager you will be responsible for managing and directing all operational activities to achieve safe, efficient and economical production within established manufacturing costs; and to maintain the highest standards of quality and volume requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
* Develop short and long-term plans, policies, programs, operating procedures and objectives
* Delegate responsibilities provide guidance and give direction on all production & service areas within the plant.
* Maintain close surveillance over production & service areas through reports, staff meetings, observation and personal contact to assure integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary compliance and use of personal skills and machines
* Assist and advise others to solve problems and implement permanent corrective action
* Act as a liaison between co-workers and management team to keep people informed on matters of communication, decisions and policies
* Identify and implement creative cost reduction opportunities
* Administer or assist in coordination of various programs such as, safety, quality, waste, 6S, Zero Pull, SMED, cost reduction, plant security, staffing and hourly wage administration
* Ensure all plant productivity, quality and safety goals are achieved– ensure waste management programs are on track
* Ensure all quality and process procedures are followed at all levels in Production department
* Manage production cost centres
* Identify target performance levels for plant awards program; challenge team to achieve goals
* Support Six Sigma/Lean efforts
* Establish accurate production standards, monitor productivity performance regularly
* Oversee and coordinate Occupational Safety program for the plant including reporting, compliance, auditing and training
* Work on building development to the teams and succession planning, talent management – strong support to the Front-line managers
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
1. Formal Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering required. Advanced degree and Blackbelt certification desirable.
* 10+ years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment required. Knowledge of lacquering, lamination, coating applications, printing, slitting, process control and validation protocols are nice-to-have.
2. Specific Skills and Abilities
* Strong leadership skills and ability to lead teams
* Solid safety culture
* Able to handle multiple tasks
* Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and a good working knowledge of processes and products
* Knowledge of Safety practices and a commitment to maintain them
* Understanding of quality principles and techniques
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick decisions
* Advanced teambuilding / people management skills, strong interpersonal skills
* Solid financial reporting acumen
* Experience in implementing Operational Excellence projects (SMED, Six Sigma, Lean, 6S)
* Good level of English, fluent German
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