Production and Cost Control Manager

Job description

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Management, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 3–8 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or cost control. Strong background of relevant experience in Production and Production Production Planning & Control Knowledgeable in FPC or PCB manufacturing processes Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budget management, forecasting, procurement, resource allocation and cost control.

Core responsibilities

Developing Production Plans: Creating detailed, realistic production schedules to meet customer demand and sales forecasts.

Capacity Planning

Determining the necessary workforce, machinery, and materials to meet production targets.

Workflow Optimization

Organizing workflow to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.

Adjusting Schedules

Renegotiating timelines and re-allocating resources as needed to accommodate urgent orders or deal with production delays.

Cost Control and Financial Management Budget Development

Preparing and managing departmental budgets, including labor, raw materials, and overhead.

Variance Analysis

Comparing actual production costs against standard or budgeted costs to identify, analyze, and correct discrepancies.

Waste Reduction

Implementing initiatives to reduce waste, such as improving material usage or streamlining processes.

Cost-Saving Initiatives

Identifying and driving opportunities for cost reductions in manufacturing, such as implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Inventory Control

Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to avoid overstocking and reduce holding costs.

Operational Control and Supervision Supervising Staff

Managing, training and evaluating performance of staff.

Quality Control Oversight

Ensuring products meet quality standards and specifications, collaborating with quality assurance teams to reduce defect rates.

Equipment Maintenance

Coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak efficiency, minimizing downtime.

Health and Safety Compliance

Enforcing health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA standards) to maintain a safe working environment.

Analysis and Reporting Performance Monitoring

Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, downtime, and on-time delivery, etc.

Reporting to Management

Preparing and presenting regular reports on operational performance, budget variances, and production status to senior leadership.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Using production data to analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

Key Skills

Required Strong Technical/Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of production processes, machinery, and manufacturing technologies.

Analytical Skills

Ability to break down complex data to improve efficiency and cost control.

Leadership and Communication

Ability to motivate teams and liaise with other departments like Procurement, Sales, and Engineering.

Problem-Solving

Proactively addressing issues like material shortages or equipment breakdowns.