Production Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Devise strategy to manage end to end supply chain operations including vendor management, strategic sourcing, planning, warehouse management;
• Drive Supply Chain optimization initiatives by working with Management, Sales, Business Support and other relevant departments to better evaluate rolling demand and capacity projections;
• Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and lead time.
• Identify the scope and lead improvement opportunities designed to minimize supply chain risk, improve competitive position and reduce supply chain cycle-time;
• Establish appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) for budget, on-time deliveries, order fulfilment accuracy & manage these KPIs for minimum cost and maximum performance;
• Be accommodating in the job role to meet the changing needs of the business environment due to changes in regulations or business structure that may have supply chain implications;
• Coordinate with Human Resources on manpower planning and identify appropriate training needs to develop capabilities of employees in your department.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop staff in the teams.
• Effectively establish manufacturing budgets, monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending and achieve volume, quantity and manufacturing standards;
• Effectively plan, organize and control production manpower and material resources to meet department KPIs (Cycle, Costs, Delivery Performance, Yield etc) and maximize operational efficiency for continuous supply of quality stock and maximum effective production throughput;
• Initiate/contribute to strategic planning and decision making to develop and implement production systems and processes that align with the organization's overall vision and its current and long term business objectives;
• Stay updated on technology and be acquainted with new or efficient manufacturing processes;
• Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives and plans including safety, quality, cost and efficiency;
• Manage the warehouse team to maintain an accurate level of inventory;
• Ensure high efficiency and low cost of inventory storage;
• Ensure effective receipt and delivery of RM and FG;
• Lead a team within your department and interface with other departments to ensure timely supply of goods to customers in accordance with orders schedule;
• Analyze, identify and rectify production issues and challenges in a timely manner;
• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure consistency in operations;
• Periodic review cost, quality and delivery performance against target;
• Oversee and manage the tolling operations within the company;
• Provide specific administration responsibilities including technical staff coordination and resource allocation, performance feedback, coaching and skill development planning.
• Manage the Maintenance Team for a high level of equipment readiness to meet production requirements;
• Develop and establish PM criticality matrix and lead initiative to improve planned maintenance matrix;
• Lead improvement initiatives to reduce equipment failure and downtime to increase production throughput;
• Uphold facilities to ensure a safe environment and conformance to regulatory standards.
• Participate as a member of the QMS Committee and be involved in QEHS and GMP system implementation;
• Appointed as the company's site main controller under CERT;
• Adhere to the company's quality and safety standards;
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace quality, health, safety and environment;
• Identification and reporting of hazard/danger, accidents, near misses, and property damage at the workplace;
• Correct use of appropriate safety gear/equipment;
• Ensure compliance with high standards of quality control, environment and health and safety including correct use of appropriate safety gear/equipment;

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in chemicals / industrial engineering background;
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience with knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes;
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills and ability to identify, drive and resolve issues within department and cross-functional teams;
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong IT software knowledge (e.g. ERP, MS Office: MS Access, data analysis);
• Good communication and conceptual skills combined with analytical judgment.

Job ID: L7V33V93

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