Asst.PRODUCTION MANAGER (Packaging and/or Printing Process)
About this position
Responsibilities
The main purpose of this role to manage operation within production lines on multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift to assure cost-effectiveness and driving to deliver in full on time in a specification (quality). That staff meets the set standards & processes all the time every time. Leading in product assembly or production line management to deliver expected production volume and quality standards. Maintain plant property, environment, and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental and company regulations, including Health & Safety.
• Work closely with Production Manager to manage production planning, material control, and production process to achieve on-time delivery.
• Work closely with Production Manager to adjust manpower, machine capacity, and tooling availability to meet existing and future demand.
• Work closely with Production Manager to ensure that products are manufactured according to product spec.
• Work closely with Production Manager to evaluate and find the best solution for all quality issues.
• Work closely with Production Manager to review customer complaints and take appropriate corrective and preventative action(s).
• Provide an approach to implement and drive continuous improvement activities throughout the plant.
• Provide assistance to Production Manager to evaluate manufacturing processes to identify potential improvements.
• Work closely with Production Manager to improve manpower utilization throughout the division.
• Work closely with Production Manager to optimize product flows to reduce waste.
• Set up processes and systems to create a foundation for long-term improvement.
• Provide assistance to Production Manager to implement cross-functional training among sections and departments to create a multi-function team.
• Provide an approach to improve the communication within sections and departments and make them work and think as a team.
• Ensure on-time delivery of samples to marketing arms with the right quality, and ensure that the same quality can be produced in mass production.
• Provide estimated and actual production data (process flows, cycle times, etc.) to Costing.
• Develop new product technologies to drive innovation and improve production efficiency.
• Motivate employees to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and overcome challenges.
• Identify training and development needs for the division.
• Promote, discipline, and terminate employees as needed.
• Minimize employee turnover rate.
Requirements
• Relevant experience in production management, preferably in packaging and/or printing processes.
• Strong understanding of production planning and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in production management software and tools.