Production Manager

Company Overview

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage production planning and ensure effective execution of the production plan.
• Create and maintain master data in ERP, including routings and cost roll-ups.
• Monitor plant efficiency metrics and ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of materials, machinery, and manpower.
• Adapt production plans based on changing business requirements and resource availability.
• Allocate resources effectively, including machinery and manpower.
• Minimise inventory losses by reducing in-process losses and stock variances.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the shop-floor level.

Plant Operations & Warehouse Management

• Manage warehouse operations and ensure effective reporting.
• Ensure smooth coordination with cross-functional departments to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Coordinate effectively with Plant Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime.
• Manage outbound logistics, including contracting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to defined operational processes and standards.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Implement Health & Safety policies and procedures across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures.
• Execute policies, programs, and procedures to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with defined quality parameters.

People & Manpower Management

• Manage talent development for plant employees, including training, work allocation, performance appraisal, and employee development.
• Address employee grievances and resolve workplace issues.
• Manage manpower contractors, including staffing, contracting, legal compliance, attendance, and reporting.
• Ensure effective manpower utilisation in line with operational requirements.

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Coordinate with external manpower contractors, logistics service providers, and ERP support teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility in managing uncertain operating environments, including changing customer requirements, raw material availability, and manpower constraints.
• Proactively revise production plans in response to changing business and resource requirements.

Reporting Structure & Key Interfaces

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in any discipline, preferably Food Technology or a related stream.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional departments.
• Experience working in an ERP environment.

Language, Reasoning & Computer Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage situations with limited standardisation.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• Working experience in an ERP environment.

Work Environment

• The role involves working in both office and plant environments.
• The plant environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, dampness, and dust.
• Noise levels in the plant are generally moderate, with hearing protection required in designated areas.
• The office environment is generally quiet.