Manufacturing Manager

Strategy, KPIs and Business Delivery 

• Contribute to the successful execution of the company’s annual plan and translate business priorities into clear manufacturing objectives. 
• Establish, monitor and control department KPIs, ensuring clear ownership, timely reviews and corrective actions where required. 
• Define manufacturing strategies, standard rules, work procedures and operating rhythms that support quality, lead-time, cost and delivery performance. 

• Ensure resources, capacity and manpower plans are aligned with portfolio requirements and on-time delivery commitments. 

Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Execution 

• Lead world-class manufacturing practices and continuously improve manufacturing processes, flow, productivity, lead time and cost performance. 

• Partner with Procurement, Project, Engineering, Industrialization, HR, Finance and other departments to implement company policies, goals and cross-functional improvements. 
• Select, maintain and improve manufacturing equipment, tools and work areas so that teams can perform their tasks safely, effectively and efficiently. 

• Implement and sustain effective 5S, Kanban and Kaizen practices across the manufacturing organization. 

Quality, Compliance and Problem Solving 

• Implement and enforce quality control programs to meet quality objectives and support zero-defect initiatives. 

• Analyze manufacturing and quality records to identify issues, eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence. 

• Drive documented preventive actions and continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes. 

• Ensure the team complies with company directives, safe work procedures and work instructions to protect product quality and customer deliverables. 

   

People Leadership and Organization Development 

• Provide strong leadership by coaching, training and developing a high-performing manufacturing team. 

• Monitor employee performance and implement appropriate interventions, including skills-matrix management, training, welfare support, career development, promotion readiness, job enrichment and team-behaviour improvement. 

• Promote collaboration, accountability, discipline and effective communication across all levels of the manufacturing organization. 

• Support a positive, safe and productive working environment while ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. 

Planning, Cost and Budget Control 

• Set and control department budgets in alignment with business priorities and operational needs. 

• Manage manufacturing cost improvement initiatives while balancing quality, delivery and resource requirements. 

• Carry out other assignments as required to support business needs.