Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Management:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the factory operations team.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement teamwork and accountability.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing operations team.
2. Operational Strategy:
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business objectives
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure that operational goals are achieved in line with company standards and targets.
3. Production Planning and Execution:
- Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand.
- Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and delivery schedules
- Implement measures to enhance production efficiency and minimize waste.
4. Supply Chain Management:
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials.
- Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
5. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Implement robust quality assurance processes to maintain product quality and reliability.
- Lead initiatives to continuously improve quality control and assurance systems.
6. Health Safety and Environment (HSE):
- Champion a culture of safety and environmental sustainability within the factory.
- Develop and enforce safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace incidents.
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and promote best practices.
7. Cost Management:
- Develop and manage operational budgets to achieve cost efficiency and profitability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
- Monitor expenses and implement measures to control costs and improve margins.
8. Continuous Improvement:
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in processes systems and performance metrics.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other methodologies to drive operational excellence.
- Encourage innovation and creativity to enhance productivity and competitiveness.