Key ResponsibilitiesOversee and coordinate daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.Evaluate production performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost) and implement corrective measures to rectify discrepancies.Work collaboratively with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams.Ensure adherence to company policies, customer specifications, and regulatory standards.Manage the production planning process, focusing on capacity planning, scheduling, and load balancing.Align customer demand with material availability and manufacturing capabilities.Track and enhance key planning KPIs including On-Time Delivery (OTD), lead time, Work In Progress (WIP), and inventory levels.Facilitate Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) execution at the site level in partnership with customers or Key Account Managers (KAM).Champion continuous improvement projects leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.Identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in manufacturing and planning processes.Conduct Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analyses.Standardize best practices and assist in their deployment across various production lines or sites.Lead, mentor, and develop production and planning teams.Encourage a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ongoing improvement.Enhance team satisfaction through continuous engagement.Promote strong communication across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Mar 2, 2026