Production Supervisor

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Supervises the activities of employees engaged in the production and liaises with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. Your main tasks Supervise daily molding production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved. Lead, coach, and motivate production operators to maximize performance, teamwork, and operational efficiency.

Plan and allocate manpower according to production schedules and customer requirements. Monitor production performance through KPIs, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions. Ensure compliance with quality standards by monitoring production processes and addressing non-conformities. Optimize machine utilization and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by reducing downtime and improving cycle efficiency.

Coordinate mold changeovers and work closely with the Process Engineering team to reduce setup and changeover time. Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and rapid resolution of machine breakdowns. Support production planning and capacity requirements to meet customer demand and delivery schedules. Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, and problem-solving tools) to eliminate waste and improve productivity.

Ensure full implementation and sustainability of 5S+1 standards and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and ensure compliance with company procedures. Train, develop, and evaluate production personnel to enhance technical skills and career growth. Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and quality issues.

Prepare production reports, analyze performance trends, and communicate results and action plans to management. Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Logistics, and Planning teams to ensure smooth production operations and continuous customer satisfaction. Your ideal Background Master degree in mechanical engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related Industrial Engineering discipline. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production, Process, Methods, or Industrial Engineering leadership role.

Proven experience with molding processes in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge and understanding of molding technologies, equipment, and process optimization. Demonstrated expertise in process problem-solving, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Solid understanding and practical application of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills.

Good knowledge of industrial rotating equipment and molding machines. Experience in improving manufacturing processes to optimize productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Experience in ergonomic workstation design and material flow optimization. Good understanding of manufacturing Plant KPIs and performance #jobsEMEASB Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)