Production Manager

Position Objective

Key Responsibilities

• Manages through subordinate Supervisors all the activities of Production, applying knowledge in Plant Layout and the Production Capabilities of each Department.
• Directly responsible for the Production Program and for the levels of efficiency, observing the requirements established by Quality as well as controlling scrap.
• Supervises the Preparation of Reports on Production and Completion Dates.
• Supervises or Evaluates Procedures designed to upgrade Production Methods, Equipment Utilization and the Quality of Finished Goods.
• Plans Investigations to determine the Effectiveness of Manpower utilization and Projects Labor and Staffing needs.
• Advises Management on Production Problems.
• Formulates, Negotiates and Manages the Department’s Objectives and Budgets, as well as the Strategies and Action Plans to achieve those Objectives.
• Validates and Authorizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Production Function.
• Responsible for Selecting, Training, Motivating and Developing the Manufacturing as well as acting as a Facilitator. Responsible for Promoting and Maintaining Interdepartmental harmony.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency required, including the ability to lead meetings, deliver executive presentations, and collaborate effectively with corporate leadership and international customers.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership or management positions within manufacturing organizations.
• Proven experience leading Production, Engineering, and Maintenance functions.
• Strong background in budget management, KPI performance monitoring, and operational improvement projects.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Systems, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ability to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• Experience driving Operational Excellence and plant transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, OEE, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience with automation projects and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Continuous Improvement
• KPI Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Cost Control and Budget Management
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Systems
• Quality Management Systems
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite