Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This position requires strong leadership, problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise production schedules to meet output targets.
• Monitor workflow, adjust resources and optimise efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Supervise and motivate production staff, manage shift schedules and conduct performance evaluations.
• Lead training and development programmes for the workforce.
• Guarantee product quality by collaborating with quality‑control teams and implementing corrective actions.
• Identify bottlenecks, drive continuous‑improvement initiatives and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Control production costs, minimise waste and prepare daily/weekly production reports.
• Communicate effectively with management, engineering and supply‑chain teams and support audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process‑improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process improvement methodologies