Production Manager

Position Objective

Plans, Organizes, Directs and Controls all the production activities to assure that the production of goods and/or services meet volume, quality and cost requirements within the established timeframe in an efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

- Manages through subordinate Supervisors all the activities of Production, applying knowledge in Plant Layout and the Production Capabilities of each Department.

- Directly responsible for the Production Program and for the levels of efficiency, observing the requirements established by Quality as well as controlling scrap.

- Supervises the Preparation of Reports on Production and Completion Dates.

- Supervises or Evaluates Procedures designed to upgrade Production Methods, Equipment Utilization and the Quality of Finished Goods.

- Plans Investigations to determine the Effectiveness of Manpower utilization and Projects Labor and Staffing needs.

- Advises Management on Production Problems.

- Formulates, Negotiates and Manages the Department’s Objectives and Budgets, as well as the Strategies and Action Plans to achieve those Objectives.

- Validates and Authorizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Production Function.

- Responsible for Selecting, Training, Motivating and Developing the Manufacturing as well as acting as a Facilitator. Responsible for Promoting and Maintaining Interdepartmental harmony.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering,



or a related field.

- Advanced English proficiency required, including the ability to lead meetings, deliver executive presentations, and collaborate effectively with corporate leadership and international customers.

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership or management positions within manufacturing organizations.

- Proven experience leading Production, Engineering, and Maintenance functions.

- Strong background in budget management, KPI performance monitoring, and operational improvement projects.

- Solid knowledge of Quality Systems, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and manufacturing best practices.

- Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement programs.

- Ability to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Preferred*Qualifications

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

- Experience driving Operational Excellence and plant transformation initiatives.

- Strong knowledge of TPM, OEE, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Lean Manufacturing tools.

- Experience with automation projects and Industry 4.0 technologies.

- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical*Skills

- Lean Manufacturing

- Six Sigma Methodologies

- Continuous Improvement

- KPI Management

- Strategic Planning

- Project Management

- Cost Control and Budget Management

- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Systems

- Quality Management Systems

- ERP/MRP Systems

- Microsoft Office Suite

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