About This Role
Overseeing manufacturing operations within a production facility is the core of this role, managing daily production activities, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing workflow efficiency. This position is vital in driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a productive, safe, and compliant work environment, and suits a candidate with strong mechanical knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities on the assembly line, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards
- Lead and manage production teams, providing clear direction, motivation, and support to meet operational goals
- Enforce safety protocols and standards across the manufacturing facility, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance
- Interpret production documents, technical drawings, and work instructions to facilitate accurate assembly and manufacturing processes
- Utilize measuring instruments and hand tools to verify dimensions and ensure precision in mechanical assembly tasks
- Operate forklifts and other power tools safely to handle materials, raw components, and finished products efficiently
- Implement process improvements using lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize workflow
- Conduct manual handling tasks involving heavy lifting while maintaining safety standards
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods; coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment
- Ensure proper use of manufacturing management systems for tracking production progress and documenting issues or deviations
Requirements
- Proven experience in factory or manufacturing facility environments with a strong understanding of production processes
- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately
- Proficiency in using measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and manual handling equipment
- Experience operating forklifts safely within a manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques and process improvement methodologies
- Ability to manage production or assembly teams effectively while maintaining high safety standards
- Strong understanding of safety protocols in production environments; committed to adhering to safety standards at all times
- Skilled in interpreting production documents, technical drawings, and technical assembly instructions
- Knowledge of manufacturing management systems for tracking operations and documentation
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
