Production Manager

Omya•Superior, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. This role is responsible for controlling production activities, material flow, and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules of the assigned production line(s). The Production Manager will develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures, allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity, and analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions. This role also involves defining manufacturing processes and procedures, proposing continuous improvement ideas, managing capacity improvements, and leading the Lean program. People management is a key aspect, including monitoring employee performance, overseeing team development through coaching and training, supporting employee involvement in various initiatives, and administering personnel functions. The position requires excellent command of the local language and English, with proficiency in an additional language being beneficial. Internal contacts include Operations managers, Engineering, Quality Control/Assurance, Warehouse, and Supply and Logistics teams. External contacts include service providers and suppliers, and 3rd party manufacturers.

Requirements

University (Degree) in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
4 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations management.
2 years of progressive experience in people management.
Good people management and interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence and a strong team player.
Highly motivated and results orientated.
Ability to find solutions and proactively solve problems.
Ability to manage projects and drive to completion.
Expertise in world class manufacturing concepts (LEAN).
Expertise in product industrialization.
Expertise in change management.
Strong understanding of business process/system redesign.
Strong understanding of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX).
Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required.

Nice To Haves

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Control production activities, material flow, and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules of the assigned production line(s).
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 and minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
Liaise with functional or operational area 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.
Define manufacturing processes and procedures for a specific area in line with safety, EHS standards and efficiency/ productivity requirements.
Propose ideas for the continuous improvement program in the area.
Take care of necessary capacity improvements to fulfill the demand evolution and prevent new asset investments.
Be the owner of Lean program roll out and relevant Team Board/meetings.
Independently identify and solve process and product related problems.
Establish manufacturing and quality control standards and develop budget controls and plans.
Monitor employee job performance such as attendance, quality, and productivity.
Oversee development of the work team within department through coaching, training and engaging team members through effective cascading of goals, visual performance boards and performance management and ongoing communications of factory changes and performance.
Support employee involvement in safety, analytical problem solving, lean initiatives, fostering a teamwork atmosphere.
Administer personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel.