Production Manager

at  MANFIELD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE LTD

Production Manager
Our client is a MNC chemical manufacturer company. They are currently seeking for Production Manager to manage and oversee the entire plant operations.

The role of the Production Manager includes:

• Manage the Production Department in accordance to the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy including Major Accident Prevention Policy, in compliance to statutory requirements, industry standards and company regulations.
• Establish Functional objectives, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators to ensure safe and efficient operation of the functions.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop team to achieve company’s objectives effectively and within budget and ensuring activities are conducted ethically, consistently, and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
• Lead and implement function’s improvement and cost saving activities in the department.
• Responsible for the development and management of budgets throughout fiscal year to achieve department goals.
• Align Plant operation with the requirement of Mandatory Regulatory control of the country and the corporate safety philosophy of the company.
• Plan the department’s organizational progression for succession, competency and development.
• Support Production Planning with Product Management for Yearly Budget Planning and Monthly Planned Production.
• Prepare BUDGET planning activities with Accounting Team including cost price estimates for Utilities including liaising with respective materials’ vendors.
• Plan, direct and monitor all Production & Logistics activities to maximize the use of Organization resource and meet established production specification and schedule including volume, cost, wastage target and quality control standard.
• Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
• Liaise with functional managers (for example in supply and logistics or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Ensuring the implementation of timely corrective actions when near misses or non-conformities are detected.
• Developing and implementing programs and process engineering projects to optimize plant operations based on process analysis.
• Liaise with Sale office on monthly production schedule.
• Approve delivery schedules.
• Liaise with Technical department and contractors on project matters.
• Authorize to shut down the plant without management approval in the event that the plant trouble or emergency could lead to catastrophic even (fire explosion).
• Ensure all Production members comply to the established safe work procedures/rules & regulations for safe and stable plant operation

Job Requirement:
· Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, or Engineering
· 6-10 years of chemical plant experience.
· 6-10 years of leadership experience of diverse teams.
· Depth and breadth of know-how in petrochemical processes and polymer science, engineering practices, efficient manufacturing operations from raw materials purchasing to finished goods shipment, and quality improvement process.
· Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
· Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills.
· Ability to multi-task.
Interested candidates, please send your detailed resume stating Past Employments, including Reasons of Leaving, Last Drawn Salary for the most recent 2 positions (breakdown of basic salary, allowance, bonuses etc), Expected Basic Salary and availability.

• Manage the Production Department in accordance to the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy including Major Accident Prevention Policy, in compliance to statutory requirements, industry standards and company regulations.
• Establish Functional objectives, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators to ensure safe and efficient operation of the functions.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop team to achieve company’s objectives effectively and within budget and ensuring activities are conducted ethically, consistently, and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
• Lead and implement function’s improvement and cost saving activities in the department.
• Responsible for the development and management of budgets throughout fiscal year to achieve department goals.
• Align Plant operation with the requirement of Mandatory Regulatory control of the country and the corporate safety philosophy of the company.
• Plan the department’s organizational progression for succession, competency and development.
• Support Production Planning with Product Management for Yearly Budget Planning and Monthly Planned Production.
• Prepare BUDGET planning activities with Accounting Team including cost price estimates for Utilities including liaising with respective materials’ vendors.
• Plan, direct and monitor all Production & Logistics activities to maximize the use of Organization resource and meet established production specification and schedule including volume, cost, wastage target and quality control standard.
• Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
• Liaise with functional managers (for example in supply and logistics or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Ensuring the implementation of timely corrective actions when near misses or non-conformities are detected.
• Developing and implementing programs and process engineering projects to optimize plant operations based on process analysis.
• Liaise with Sale office on monthly production schedule.
• Approve delivery schedules.
• Liaise with Technical department and contractors on project matters.
• Authorize to shut down the plant without management approval in the event that the plant trouble or emergency could lead to catastrophic even (fire explosion).
• Ensure all Production members comply to the established safe work procedures/rules & regulations for safe and stable plant operatio