Production Manager
Production Manager
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Job Description
Production Manager
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
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Strong problemsolving techniques
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Skilled in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint (database experience preferred)
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Highlevel organizational skills including filing and indexing
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Experience in compiling management data and reports
Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization
At least 3 years of supervisory experience
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Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
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Coordinate and manage all production staff
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Hold weekly meetings with injection moulding machine setters for problemsolving and information sharing
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Promote quality achievement and continuous performance improvement throughout the organization
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Set production objectives and ensure targets are achieved (e.g. scrap % absenteeism % cycle time standards)
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Maintain awareness of business context and company profitability including budgetary control
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Ensure timely manufacturing of products that meet customer quality and delivery requirements
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Manage the setting of all injection moulding machines and any ancillary equipment
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Schedule production across the plant for optimal equipment use
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Ensure all raw materials are ordered in a timely manner
Documentation and Compliance
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Ensure adequacy and compliance with production work instructions including:
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Production Process Flow Charts
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Setting Sheets
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Inspection Instructions
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Job Cards
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Packaging and Transport details
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the facility
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Conduct periodic formal reviews to verify production activities align with procedures and work instructions
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Review customer releases and formulate production plans accordingly
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Assist in crossfunctional audits per ISO 9001:2015 and the internal audit plan
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Ensure departmental compliance with the Management Policy Document and procedures
Process Improvement and Quality Assurance
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Identify and implement process tooling and equipment improvements
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Review nonconforming products with the quality department and implement corrective actions
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Drive staff collaboration to develop and implement comprehensive quality procedures
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Persuade staff to adopt qualitydriven work methods
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Ensure testing and procedures are correctly understood performed and evaluated
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Support valueadded functions and process improvements across The Company
Staff Development and Supervision
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Identify training needs of personnel under supervision
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Conduct and implement training as needed
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Provide assistance to the Stores Controller as necessary (e.g. material staging stocktaking)
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Assume full control in the absence of the General Manager
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Ensure achievement of agreed KPIs for self and subordinates
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Monitor performance through data collection and produce statistical reports as required
Employment Type
Full Time
