Production Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end production operations at a manufacturing plant, ensuring sustainable results in safety, quality, costs, productivity, and service.
Role type
Senior IC production manager (manufacturing plant)
Builds
Production output for industrial processes (chemical, food, beverages, or batch)
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Process industries
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial engineering or related degree, 4-8 years in industrial/manufacturing environments, 3+ years leading operational teams, process industry experience (chemical, food, beverages, batch), continuous improvement models (TPM, WCM, Lean, 5S), KPI/OKR analysis, safety/quality/environmental standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000), ERP systems (SAP preferred), budget management, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead Manufacturing and Maintenance areas to execute production processes under safety, quality, environmental, and sustainability standards; Drive cultural and operational change for operational excellence models (TPM); Implement autonomous and professional maintenance and 5S standards based on Lean methodology; Develop high-performance teams fostering safety and continuous improvement culture; Monitor and analyze KPIs (safety, quality, environment, productivity, efficiency, costs, scrap, climate) and implement action plans; Manage area budget and control operational costs; Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality, SHE, Finance, and Commercial; Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies; Lead internal and external audits and Quality/Safety committees; Drive operational transformation and process improvement initiatives at plant level
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC