Production Plant Manager

Job Description

Plant Operations Manager guarantees that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows.

In a fast-paced environment like production, the production manager is an integral part of the manufacturing process. They must be competent and comprehend complex operations. You should also be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing costs.

The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Responsibilities

Enforce safety guidelines and company standards

Continuous improvement with production.

Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees

Organize workflow by reviewing assigned responsibilities and preparing schedules

Oversee and coach employees

Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance

Ensures planned maintenance is conducted on equipment, oversees unplanned maintenance and limits unscheduled downtime

Check production output according to specifications

Report on performance and progress of production team

Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements, oversee improvements

Oversee training of new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures

Monitors operational back logs and plans manpower needs for increasing or decreasing work load

Monitors employee performance. Issues disciplinary action when necessary

Requirements

Proven experience as Production Manager or similar role

Glass Experience helpful

Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

Knowledge of MS Office and other operating systems

Organizational and leadership abilities

Communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

Problem-solving skills

Degree in a business management, technical/engineering or relevant field