Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and supports the Production team, managing priorities, addressing critical issues and promoting staff development
• Plans the production program efficiently  (reducing the number of color and mold changes) indicating needed resources (materials, people, equipment) in coordination with the Logistics Manager and Technical Manager
• Executes and manages the production program, guaranteeing production line efficiency through ordinary maintenance (greasing, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols
• Schedules timing and priority of technical interventions (e.g. color/mold changes) and maintenance of machinery, equipment and utilities in coordination with the Technical Manager and according to the production program
• Monitors statistical production data (material yield variance, waste, machine cycle time, electrical consumption, productivity Kg/h,  etc.) with the aim of continuous improvement and optimization
• Participates in the industrialization of new products or processes
• Participates in investigating and troubleshooting quality problems
• Ensures a positive and constructive work environment through effective communication and the quick resolution of issues
• Guarantees and verifies compliance to all workplace health, safety and environmental norms, applying related best practices; ensures work areas are kept clean, orderly and safe in coordination with the Quality Manager

Technical Skills:

• Good  knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM)
• Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standards
• Good knowledge of the supply chain process
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices
• Basic applied knowledge of an ERP system (preferably SAP)
• Excellent knowledge of English

Personal Skills:

• Be Accountable. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
• Be Jugaad. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
• Be Resilient and Work Hard. Be able to endure, to cope with stress and to positively respond to challenges.
• Be a Team Player. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in an FMCG or Automotive company