Position Summary: The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the production processes in a manufacturing facility. This role ensures that products are produced efficiently, on time, and within budget while meeting quality standards. The Manufacturing Manager also focuses on optimizing processes, managing staff, and maintaining safety standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervision and Leadership: Lead, manage, and supervise a team of manufacturing supervisors. Assign tasks and monitor the daily activities of the manufacturing supervisors. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to manufacturing supervisors. Production Management: Ensure department production schedules and targets are met. Monitor departments production processes and adjust schedules as needed to meet demand. Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control standards and procedures for responsible department. Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications for responsible department. Identify and resolve production and quality issues within the time frame of job schedule for responsible department. Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for responsible department. Conduct regular safety inspections and coordinate training sessions for responsible department. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards for responsible department. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in department production process. Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives based on the analytics of the department production processes and workflows. Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects. Use data-driven approaches to enhance production performance and reduce waste. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate and updated records of department production activities and initiatives, including output, quality, inventory levels, implementations, etc. of responsible department. Prepare and submit department operations reports to department director. Document any incidents, accidents, or quality issues of responsible department. Resource Management: Manage the allocation of department materials, machinery, and workforce to optimize production efficiency. Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are available for department production. Training and Development: Identify training needs and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for department production staff. Develop and coordinate the implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Collaboration and Communication: Inform that the direct manager of any planed or unplanned leave presented during the work scheduled. Facilitate effective communication between production teams and other departments, such as engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, scheduling, security, safety and any others. Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss and resolve production issues. Maintain open and constant communication about all department matters with the direct manager. Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with the maintenance team the optimal stock of spare parts to reduce downtime. Ensure that maintenance activities are performed regularly to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend the life of machinery. Performance Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve production performance for responsible department. Use performance data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives for responsible department. Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or issues among supervisors' staff promptly and effectively. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Workforce Planning: Plan and schedule workforce requirements based on production forecasts and demand. Manage overtime and shift schedules to meet production goals. Team Management: Supervise and manage a team of production workers, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Foster a positive and productive work environment. Ensure team compliance with company policies and safety regulations. Resource Management: Manage resources efficiently, including raw materials, equipment, and labor. Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials. Maintain inventory levels and monitor supply chain efficiency. Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement changes. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and productivity. Utilize lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and optimize workflow.