Production Manager

Proactive resource planning: Anticipate and request the necessary resources (human material and equipment) to meet short- and medium-term sales orders.
Implementation of policies and controls: Ensure compliance with sales orders through effective application of operational policies and internal controls.
Work order closure management: Timely closure of work orders including analysis of labor and material variances and execution of corrective actions to address negative trends.
Process optimization: Balance production lines and optimize resource use (machines personnel) to maximize operational efficiency.
Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in production processes and lead initiatives to increase productivity reduce waste and improve quality.

Directing the development and implementation of activities in production areas to achieve production quality and cost goals.
Prioritizing production schedules based on product introduction equipment efficiency and material supply. Plans and manages procedures and budgets.
Preparing budget recommendations and at higher levels controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor costs.
Selecting developing and evaluating personnel to ensure efficient functioning of the department.
The manufacturing management in semiconductor production must align with cleanroom manufacturing standards.

Qualifications :

• 5 or more years in Operations/Manufacturing
• University degree in Engineering Production Supervision Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Administers and executes policies processes and procedures affecting subordinate employees and workflow.
• Task- or activity-oriented.
• Intermediate or advanced English.

Health Safety and Environment Requirements

• Must be able to sit for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office.
• Must be able to lift up and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to bend reach kneel twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities.
• Must be able to tolerate changing priorities and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions. 
• Must be able to read write speak and understand English. 
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Companys goals.
• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the companys environmental performance goals.
• Complete all work safely and follow all safety requirements in support of company objectives.
• Follow manual lifting guidelines as indicated in the Safety Manual.
  Comply with all environmental requirements in support of company environmental performance goals.
• Complete and actively participate in all required EHS (Health Safety and Environment) training.
• Work environment: Typically within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours including offices manufacturing plants and repair facilities. May also include customer sites such as oil wells and meeting locations. Noise level is generally high and approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required in production areas.

Additional Information :

The Production Manager will directly supervise support staff (skilled technicians administrative personnel) and/or entry-level professionals (accountants newly graduated engineers) with sssignments that are task- or activity-oriented.

Planning and Decision Making:

• The ability to make effective timely decisions in a complex global market by sourcing and analyzing critical information.
• A natural tendency to be adaptable and flexible to align with disciplined strategic evolution.
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
• The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve effective results.
• Coordinates with project team to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are mitigated.
• Relies on extensive experience analytical capacity problem solving skills/tools and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Impact and Scope: 

• Plans and directs all aspects of assigned activities within the Global Operations organization.
• Ensures all operations initiatives and processes are in conformance with organizations established policies and objectives.
• Contributes to establishment of functional KPIs and goal attainment.
• Ensures compliance with all standards and legislation.
• Collaborates across multiple sites and geographies.  May have reporting relationships in multiple sites.

Key Internal and External Relationships: 

• Peers in SLT Engineering Finance HR Sales and Quality. Together with relevant key customers/suppliers/distributors.
• The ability to engage challenge and work effectively with stakeholders from all functions and divisions.
• A strong customer advocate; aggressively market the impact of customer satisfaction on company performance through a team of empowered and motivated team members.
• Be able to lead or contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Interface with customers & conduct customer visits as necessary.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time