Key Responsibilities:
o Production Execution and Output Delivery:
• Lead daily production operations to achieve planned volume targets in line with production schedules.
• Ensure consistent delivery of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) objectives.
• Monitor shift performance and take immediate actions to address any deviations from plan.
• Ensure production processes are executed according to defined standards and work instructions.
o Team Leadership and Workforce Management:
• Lead and manage all Production Supervisors and shop floor personnel within the assigned shift.
• Drive accountability for performance, discipline, and adherence to operational standards.
• Ensure proper staffing, skill coverage, and shift resource allocation.
• Support development and coaching of supervisors and operators to build a high-performing team.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
o Quality Assurance and Control:
• Ensure production output meets defined quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support containment and resolution of quality issues in collaboration with Quality teams.
• Enforce standardized work and process discipline to prevent defects. Operational Problem Solving
• Lead immediate response to production issues, including line stoppages and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate cross-functional support to resolve issues impacting production performance.
• Utilize structured problem-solving approaches to address recurring operational challenges.
o Performance Management and Continuous Improvement:
• Monitor and report production KPIs including throughput, efficiency, downtime, and scrap.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and process stability.
o Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Work closely with Maintenance, Process Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Escalate issues impacting production readiness and support resolution across functions.
• Support launch activities, ramp-up phases, and production readiness reviews.