Job Description
1. Production Planning and Scheduling:
- Work collaboratively with the production team to create streamlined and efficient production schedules that meet customer demands.
- Supervise the workforce, allocating tasks, setting deadlines, and monitoring performance.
- Implement the Online Planning System and ensure adherence to company policies for maintaining production records and reports.
- Oversee the Planning Department to ensure they meet their set objectives by supplying the correct Bill of Material (BOM) and schedules on time to all production areas.
- Maximize resource utilization and minimize lead times by optimizing production schedules.
- Collaborate with Planning, Production, Maintenance, Logistics, Stores, QC, Purchasing and Sales to ensure efficient operations.
2. Quality Management:
- Ensure that products meet the highest quality standard and customer expectations.
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control processes.
- Continuously drive improvements in product quality and manufacturing processes.
3. Inventory and Supply Chain:
- Oversee inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess or non-moving inventory.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely sourcing of materials.
4. Budget Management:
- Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
5. Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
6. Health and Safety Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Implement best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
7. Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement efficiency improvements.
- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures to mitigate potential risks.
