Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing the entire production process in the factory. This role covers high-level operational planning, team leadership, resource coordination, and performance monitoring to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality-driven manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Production Planning & Execution
- Develop and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production goals.
- Monitor production metrics and implement improvements to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
🔹 Operations & Process Management
- the production floor and manage operations across departments including maintenance, logistics, and quality.
- Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and minimal downtime.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma).
🔹 Team Leadership
- Manage production supervisors, line leaders, and shift teams to ensure productivity and accountability.
- Ensure training, motivation, and performance evaluation of staff.
- Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
🔹 Quality Assurance
- Work with the Quality Control department to ensure that products meet required standards.
- Address production
- issues quickly to minimize waste or rework.
🔹 Compliance & Safety
- Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain records and documentation for audits and inspections.
🔹 Cost & Resource Control
- Control production costs and suggest ways to improve cost-efficiency.
- Monitor and manage production budgets.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in a production/operations role in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership experience in managing people and processes.
- Strong understanding of production KPIs, workflows, and manufacturing systems.
- Proficiency in ERP or production software tools.
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance.
- Good communication in Arabic and English.
