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

 

 

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