Position Details: Production Manager
Description:
Job
Title: Production Manager
Reporting
Line: Factory
Manager
Positions
Reporting Directly To This Role: Senior Engineers
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
- Chemical Engineer ideal with Production
Management in chemicals processing.
- Candidate must have experience with
chemical industry and functional process improvement experience in a PSM
covered manufacturing plant environment in the chemical industry.
KEY
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Essential:
- Operate the manufacturing departments in
compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).
- The principal purpose of the Production
Manager is to manage and drive change within the Chemicals units at the plant
to improve HSE, Cost, Quality, and Productivity Performance.
- Assure compliance to all HS&E
requirements, regulations, and permits. Continuously improve Plant
effectiveness in Safety and Environmental by providing clear and visible
leadership as consistent with the philosophy that every incident is
preventable.
- Gather and analyze data to measure asset
utilization, capacity, cycle times, yield, downtime, raw material efficiency,
waste water, waste generation, and utility efficiency.
- Optimize process throughput through
debottlenecking studies and conduct long term capacity planning in conjunction
with the business leaders. Develop capital plans to meet the needs of the
businesses.
- Lead the continuous improvement effort
for all aspects of process performance including yields, downtime, raw material
efficiency, waste generation, energy efficiency, and quality.
- Develop operating and capital budgets and
manage expenditures to achieve the business unit objectives.
- Participate in the management of the
plant as a member of the Factory Manager’s staff.
- Participate in the management of the
business.
- Provide training, coaching, and
development to the production employees.
Secondary:
- Evaluating performance of executive
staff.
- Aid in implementing ISO 9001 and
ISO14000.
- Build an effective team to manage all
activities.
KEY
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
- Factory Manager
- Chief Engineer
- QA Manager
- Financial Controller
- Key executive staff
External:
- Technical Consultant
- Service contractors
- Vendors
- Customers
KNOWLEDGE/
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS/ PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Essential:
- Familiarity with industry standard
equipment and technical expertise.
- Strong team building, decision-making and
people management skills.
- Commitment to the success of the project
and bringing out the best in others.
- Familiarity with business equipment and
Computer Applications MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Office; MS Outlook.
- Proficient at using problem solving
tools, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions and
possess strong interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
- Strong background with track record of
managing turnkey project
- Focused and result oriented with
excellent analytical ability and innovation
- Cogent written and verbal communication
skills
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Combination
of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines.
- Experience implementing change using Lean
Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods and practices would be a Plus.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 7 years, including 2 years in
continuous processing plant e.g. Sugar factory, Oil & Gas, chemical
manufacturing.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION:
Essential:
- Chemical Engineering Degree
Desirable/Preferred:
- Engineering Degree with Business Management Course