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Production Planning & Coordination

• Assist the Production Manager in developing, scheduling, and executing daily and weekly production plans.
• Monitor production output, track KPIs, and ensure targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Coordinate material availability with procurement and warehouse teams to prevent production downtime.
• Adjust production schedules in response to shifting priorities, machine breakdowns, or supply disruptions.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise production supervisors, line leaders, and frontline operators across one or more production shifts.
• Conduct daily briefings, assign tasks, and ensure clear communication of production goals and safety standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new production staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development support.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to enforce compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Investigate and resolve product defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions to enhance throughput and reduce waste.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture on the production floor at all times.
• Ensure all operations comply with local regulatory requirements, EHS policies, and ISO standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained on safety protocols and use of PPE.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production reports to senior management.
• Maintain accurate production logs, downtime records, and labor utilization reports.
• Act as a key point of contact between production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field. (A Diploma with extensive experience may be considered.)

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of production management systems (ERP/MES such as SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis.
• Understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, or other relevant quality management frameworks.

Working Conditions

• This role requires regular presence on the production floor, which may involve exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Shift work, including evenings, weekends, or rotating shifts, may be required depending on operational needs.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory in designated areas.
• Occasional overtime during peak production periods or urgent operational requirements.