Production Manager
Job Description
| 1. Directs the manufacturing and material handling activities on a given shift. Ensures employees are performing tasks in accordance with safety policies. Trains and supervises hourly employees in these activities; administers plant rules and procedures; recommends employees and candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action and/or termination. 2. Effectively manages the work schedule within the department to prevent idle time and provides for the optimal use of personnel, machinery, and material. This includes the proper use of any established work standards and incentive plans. 3. Maintains standards of quality to meet customer and internal specifications. Strives for continuous improvement in quality performance through proper training, good communication, effective leadership/supervision, and follow-up with all members of the shift. 4. Ensure compliance of activities as required by various audits including ISO:9001 (2008), FSSC22000, BRC IOP, OHSAS 140005. Maintains safe working conditions throughout the plant by taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts. May serve as a member of the Plant Safety Committee. Implements all approved safety recommendations, and insures compliance with established safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hearing conservation, and other programs required by law and/or management. 6. Support OHSE Manager in implementing Safety standards in production process. 7. Effectively handles employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with company policies/procedures. Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality. 8. Responsible for monitoring and approving employee hours worked 9. Responsible for reporting the following information at the end of each shift:Production achieved by department / machine / productRuntime / downtime by department / machineMaintenance, installation and/or test work performedDeviations from acceptable quality standards and product dispositionMaterial receipts and shipmentsMaterial problems, outages, and action takenPersonnel problems, absenteeism, time workedAssists in the review of labor and manufacturing costs as they relate to production. Analyzes, pursues, and recommends methods for reducing these costs.Coordinates the implementation of any approved material or method changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.Keeps current on technical developments and changes in order to appraise or make recommendations to management and supervisors and to instruct and train employees. |
| 6. Qualifications/Requirements |
| 6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience |
| Knowledge and Experience10- 14 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience should include supervision of a work group, management of quality systems, computer software experience, including data base management, and technical expertise in process control; strong oral and written communications skills, knowledge of ISO Standards. Education and CertificationsGraduation or Post Graduation in Science / engineering or related Diploma / Degree in flexible packaging industry |
| 6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours |
| Please also refer to the core competencies reflected in the Amcor Leadership Framework (Appendix 1) in addition to defining any key technical skills or other key attributes specific for this position |
| Job Specific skills and abilities Must possess the maturity to deliver Quality objectives within the siteExposure to/ understanding of CI processesGood facilitator who is experienced in resolving conflicts between different partiesPossess sound technical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus |