Production Lead
Core
Lead overall production function at a manufacturing site, ensuring delivery of safety, quality, service, and cost targets across all lines and shifts.
Role type
Senior IC Production Lead / Plant Manager
Builds
Consumer packaged goods (cleaning, pest control) manufacturing lines
Domain
FMCG / CPG Manufacturing
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Production strategy execution, Safety/Quality/OEE/Cost target management, Lean/TPM implementation, Root cause problem solving, Team leadership and coaching, Budget and resource optimization, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
GCC Qualification, FMCG/CPG manufacturing experience, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, TPM
Responsibilities
Lead execution of site production strategy aligned with business goals; Own and deliver Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and OEE targets; Lead, coach, and develop Production Line Shift Supervisors; Drive Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives; Ensure strict adherence to SHE and Quality standards; Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to optimize plant performance; Manage labor planning, productivity, and cost control.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight