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JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Driving alignment on priorities across key functions: safety, quality, productivity, people engagement and cost management.
• Leading routine performance management of manufacturing operations and overall equipment efficiency, driving company productivity system towards continuous improvements/operational excellence
• Work with the management team to identify performance goals and provide ongoing monitoring and management of performance.
• Continually assess and proactively identify performance issues against manufacturing goals and provide immediate feedback; assess and determine the best course of action in conjunction with the management team.
• Work with the Manufacturing Director and other senior management on essential internal leadership tasks related to administration, strategic, and organizational planning.
• Defining, implementing, and revising operational policies and guidelines for the manufacturing department.
• Working with HR to develop a winning and engaged manufacturing team.
• Ensure manufacturing information is timely and accurately filed, maintained and reported
• Develop manufacturing project plans for Data Analytics, Automation & Digitization; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Director and Senior Management Team to manage priorities and delivery of projects based on the business needs.
• Engage and lead special projects as directed by Manufacturing Director (such as operational process assessment and improvement projects, operational metrics definition, cost analysis, etc.); prepare executive reports and presentations when needed.
• Seek out and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, personnel engagement & development, and cost-efficiency.
• Consult with Manufacturing Director and senior management to develop and implement short-term and long-term goals.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence are maintained by overseeing the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required talents.
• Manufacturing Safety Coordination – Provide assistance to the Director of Operations and Safety Team for the safe operation of the facility and the safety of all personnel, including customers, government agencies, collaborating institutions, contractors and visitors.
• Support and drives innovation in partnership with process owners and cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Conduct regular coaching to motivate the team, and/or mentoring in the facilitation of methods/operation tools.
• Lead the manufacturing team to ensure compliance with the internal/external audits.

• A University degree graduate in Engineering/Food Science/Technology/Management
• Hands-on experience in the areas of production resources planning, production process management and execution.
• Experience in end-to-end project management, i.e. engineering projects or business projects
• Good understanding of budget management cost control and performance management

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing management, effective management of production disruptions, demand variations and resources risks.