Production Manager at Henkel

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KNOWLEDGE/SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive business experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of implementation of manufacturing functionality of ERP/MRP systems , specifically extensive knowledge of SAP B1
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes (including expediting, lead-time reduction, inventory management, packaging & shipping).
• Strong problem solving skills (containment & counter-measure).
• Manufacturing Engineering (including M&I flow, Standard Operations, plant layout, waste elimination, continuous improvement, engineering change control).
• Broad engineering technical skills and knowledge of implementation
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience and application
• Process Management - Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and equipment.
• People management - knowledge of personnel procedures and policies, labour control and application of basic employment law.
• Degree in engineering plus 5 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing industry in a managerial position.
• Experience of improving Integrated Management System (IMS) within manufacturing (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHSA 18001).
• Quality management / delivering Customer requirements.
• Project management and control.
• Report writing & presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to organize and plan.
• Ability to work under pressure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives deployment of manpower and resources to successfully execute area manufacturing strategy
• Contributes to development of annual plant objectives; develops area operations objectives and plans to achieve area production and budgetary goals
• Supervises production personnel to meet area production objectives
• Uses production schedule and inventory to optimize utilization of manpower and equipment
• Coordinates SHE activities and ensures compliance with legal/regulatory requirements
• Delivers products of specified consistency and quality to customers on time in full
• Manages/controls spending in line with site operations strategy
• Leads continuous operational improvements
• Manages people, equipment and material assets towards successful execution of manufacturing strategy
• Conducts site capability reviews and develops annual resource plans to ensure ability to meet area production objectives
• Change Management - Interacts with customers and Sales in coordinating new projects and as needed.