Production Manager

Our client, an organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking to fill the position of Production Manager. This opportunity is based in Trinidad and is open to CARICOM Nationals. A CSME certificate will be required for Regional candidates

This opportunity is based in Trinidad and is open to CARICOM Nationals.

A CSME certificate will be required for Regional candidates.  

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Manager will lead Shift Production Managers, Shift Managers and Production Crews to ensure the achievement of success in the Company’s production operations relative to its critical corporate objectives, through the maintenance and development of manufacturing techniques to meet world class customer company service and product quality.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the production processes of the Company to ensure conformity with quality standards, customer specifications and ensure that delivery deadlines are met.
• Ensure that industrial relations are practiced in accordance with the collective agreements for unionized employees.
• Liaise with Planning and Sales to ensure internal production requirements are communicated to the Shift Production Managers, and Shift Managers within the stipulated time frames.
• Ensure adherence to the ISO 9001 procedures for all manufacturing and production processes.
• Liaise with the Services Department to ensure co-operation with production personnel.
• Develop, maintain or improve on key performance indicators (KPIs) by achieving set targets in the areas of productivity, operational cost and waste management.
• Make recommendations for improvements in production processes so that maximum efficiency and quality standards are achieved.
• Develop and maintain an annual plant budget to enable the attainment of all production targets in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain an efficient production team by identify training requirements for all staff in direct and indirect reporting relationships in order to maximize labour input.
• Develop statistical process control systems (SPC) to ensure that all the Company’s targets are met.
• Ensure that the Company's safety rules and regulations and established safe working practices are complied with on the factory floor and immediate environs.
• Ensure that housekeeping and good manufacturing practices are maintained to the highest standard at all times.
• Motivate staff to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post graduate qualifications in Production Engineering or a similar qualification.
• Undergraduate degree in Manufacturing, Process Management or Engineering Discipline.
• At least twelve (12) years Managerial experience in the Manufacturing Industry.
• Experience with Industrial Relations and Unions.
• For regional

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.