Production Manager Flow and Operational Control

Production Manager Flow and Operational Control Job Description Duties: Lead overall plant production operations, translating sales forecasts and master production schedules into actionable daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans. Manage, mentor, and evaluate production engineers, supervisors, line incharges, and shop-floor technicians to foster a high-performance, safety-first manufacturing culture. Monitor key plant operational metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE, Line Yield, Scrap/Rework Rates, Mean Time Between Failures MTBF, and Labor Efficiency taking proactive corrective actions to eliminate operational bottlenecks. Direct cross-functional plant initiatives with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to ensure strict adherence to Quality Management Systems, 8D CAPA, and Total Productive Maintenance TPM programs. Drive Lean Manufacturing methodologies across all shop-floor lines, leading Value Stream Mapping VSM, 5S workplace organization, Kaizen drives, SMED, and process waste elimination. Manage production department budgets, track manufacturing cost variances, control overtime costs, and optimize material utilization to maximize operating margins. Oversee shop-floor Environmental Health and Safety EHS compliance, ensuring zero-harm workplace standards, Lockout/Tagout LOTO protocols, risk assessments, and adherence to statutory labor regulations Focus Skills: Proven leadership track record in plant production management, shop-floor operations, and multi-shift workforce management within manufacturing environments. Deep technical expertise in core manufacturing processes machining, assembly, sheet metal fabrication, casting, injection molding, or stamping. Comprehensive mastery of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodology, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous process improvement frameworks. Strong financial and commercial acumen for budget management, cost-per-unit analysis, and operational resource planning. Advanced proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning systems SAP PP/MM, Oracle, or MES and data analytics for production performance tracking. Apply now to become an integral part of our growing team With Regards, HR - Maria