Production Department Manager
The primary job responsibility of the Production Department Manager is to ensure efficient and effective production operations through optimising resource allocation, monitoring production metrics, and implementing process improvements to maximise productivity and minimise waste. He / She drives continuous improvement and operational excellence within the production department by identifying areas for improvement, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among the production team. He / She ensures the production team has the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to perform their roles effectively.
Job Description
1. Over-see and manage the overall budget expenditure and headcount in the departments.
- To develop and implements programs to improve cost-effectiveness, safety, and manufacturing standards.
2. Responsible for the department’s workplace safety and health
- Conduct regular checks and inspection.
3. Lead and manage ECR reduction and closure.
- Conduct regular checks and inspection.
4. Ensure the entire dept follow the Company’s MS Control systems, policies, SOPs and comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular meetings and checks to ensure all sections are aligned with QESH MS, ISO and compliance with all related regulatory requirements.
5. Ensure that production is operating smoothly and efficiently.
- Plan and monitor production material requirements
- To plan the production schedules and ensure that production targets are achieved in terms of output and timing.
- To implement SOPs for the various production processes and ensure that all production personnel strictly observe these SOPs.
- To liaise and co-ordinate with external vendors, HQ staffs and other departments for various resources and support in daily operation and project execution
- To lead new products transplant and manage process changes to ensure no negative aftermath after a change.
- Conduct regular meetings and checks to ensure product quality with consideration for cost, safety, health, and environment
6. Responsible for staff development and training to ensure optimal competency.
- Conduct regular coaching and feedback sessions with employees.
- Monitor the performance of employees
7. Over-see and manage the overall budget expenditure and headcount in the departments.
- Conduct regular coaching and feedback sessions with employees.
- Monitor the performance of employees
Requirements:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- At least 8 years of relevant working experience in the chemical manufacturing industry with at least 5 years in a similar capacity
- Has handled or been involved in ISO certification processes
- Strong working knowledge of chemical plant management
- Familiar with ESH regulations
- Computer-literate to handle MS Office applications.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Strong planning skills to manage assignments and deployment of resources.
- People management skills to build an effective team.
- Data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Have a safety and quality mindset.
- Sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Self-disciplined and good leadership as a role model
- Resourceful to guide employees in problem solving.
- A tactful yet firm person
- Person with high integrity
