Production Head - Machine Manufacturing

Job Description:

5-6 years in machine manufacturing with related experience in Kaizen and 5s.

Production Manager is a professional who oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure enough resources on hand. They can plan workers' schedules, estimate costs and prepare budgets to ensure workflow meets required deadlines.

• plan and draw up a production schedule
• decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
• select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
• set the quality standards
• ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
• monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
• organise the repair of any damaged equipment
• liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
• ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
• ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
• collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
• supervise and motivate a team of workers
• review worker performance and identify training needs.