Poduction Manager

The Production Manager's role is to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operations of all plant personnel; be proficient in production planning and resource management while also possessing strong teamwork-oriented leadership, communication, supervision and problem-solving abilities to guide their team of employees and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

* Advanced planning, delegation, coordination and oversight of daily plant manufacturing operations.

* Clearly communicate and actively listen to team members.

* Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their goals by fostering a positive and productive work environment while creating an enduring culture of team success.

* Effectively manage resources, including labour, materials, and equipment, to optimize current and future production needs.

* Utilize experience and historical data to identify opportunities for success, predictable issues, and make informed decisions.

* Collaborate as a member of the management team to achieve all the business goals.

* Follow corporate guidelines to administer the performance reviews and compensation program.

* Participate in weekly production schedule meetings, monthly safety committee meetings and quarterly ISO Quality System Management Meetings.

* Recruit, hire and support training for most qualified candidates.

* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Chemistry, Chemicals based Degree

* Management experience within the manufacturing industry.

* Proven leadership and development of manufacturing operations.

* Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.

* Teamwork oriented.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Required Skills

* Ability to develop and implement the best long-term decisions.

* Able to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges.

* Build strong relationships with team members, colleagues and suppliers.

* Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

* Attention to and detail oriented.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Understands how to optimize production schedules to meet schedule expectations while minimizing costs and lead times without sacrificing quality