Production Manager

Position Job Title:                   Production Manager

BG and BU:                             CP&S

Function:                                 Operations

Location:                                 AF Prostejov, Czech Republic

Line Manager’s Job Title:        Plant General Manager

Advertising Legal Entity:         AF Prostejov, Czech Republic

Work contract Legal Entity:     AF Prostejov, Czech Republic

Contract Length:                     Permanent

Job Purpose 

• Ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & food safety site rules.
• Lead & manage all aspects of operational activity on site. The principal areas being, production performance according with the plan, continuous improvement for equipment’s efficiency, waste reduction, cost to produce, people development.
• Ensure excellent levels of customer service and product quality
• Set & influence your team to achieve all operational targets and operational excellence programmes and deliver measurable continuous improvement whilst looking to reduce costs wherever possible.
• A key member of the sites Senior Management Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy.
• Develop strong, clear leadership and vision, translating the site strategy into the Production department and promote continuous improvement, empowerment, career development, motivation, participation and team working.
• Ensure you and your teams adhere to Company policies at all time.

Job Dimensions & Scope 

• Turnover for the Plant: €30Mil
• Number of direct reports: 12 (90 staff in total with indirect reports)
• Scope: Amcor Flexibles Prostejov, Czech Republic

Principal Accountabilities

1. Senior Management Team (SMT) Member
   • Contribute to the setting and delivery of the overall Business Strategy
   • Provide clear and accurate communications within the Operations & Management Teams on operational performance & continuous improvement activities

2. Production
   • Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations
   • Responsible for managing approved CEAV to improve site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency.
   • Maintain effective management information systems that provide data to develop operational excellence and accurate timely reporting.
   • Ensure timely execution of the production plan by optimising capacity to meet demand.
   • Support the maintenance and development of site management systems ie ISO9001, BRC, etc.
   • Develop exceptional practices to maximise quality, output and minimise waste)/downtime and manufacturing cost
   • Deliver key capital investment projects
   • Be responsible for the management, motivation, development and organisation of the production team to maximise the performance of the operation
   • Actively participate in the formulation, negotiation and implementation of development of working practices

3. Engineering
   • Develop exceptional practices to improve machine reliability & engagement of the engineering team in quality improvement & waste reduction activities & initiatives.
   • Support the engineering function during major engineering projects.

4. Operational Support

5. • Assist in delivery of agreed company training plans in areas of expertise.
   • Provide timely and accurate management reports, information and analysis to support the routine operation and development of the site.
   • Attend regular operational review meetings at the appropriate level to develop the process operation
   • Take an active role in developing world class manufacturing principles and assist with the implementation in designated team.

6. Team Development
   • Develop all team members through effective performance review and appraisal. 
   • Set individual/group improvement targets that deliver or support the business improvement strategies.
   • Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Formal Qualifications and Experience

• Proven senior Operations/Production Management experience, gained in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Experience of successful change management
• First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
• Degree in a science (chemistry, polymer science), technology or engineering subject preferred;
• Experience in packaging as an asset

2.  Specific Skills and Abilities

• Genuine passion for this mission to transform AF Prostejov a manufacturing capability.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Change management & problem solving
• Skilled communicator, facilitator and trainer
• Strong leadership &  coaching skills
• Customer orientation
• Drive and energy
• Hands-on
• Pragmatic
• Analytical and structured

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