Production Manager

Job description

Role Scope and Accountabilities Accountable for the operational performance of one plant/building within ThermoKey’s three-plant manufacturing organisation. Lead an organisation of approximately 60 employees across three shifts; exact headcount and structure may vary by plant. Directly manage and develop Shift Leaders / Department Supervisors and ensure clear ownership throughout the shift structure. Balance output, labour and capacity while maintaining safety, quality and delivery requirements.

Use this master profile for STS, ST1 and ST2; plant-specific product mix, processes, team size and equipment should be confirmed before posting.

Key Responsibilities

Translate the production plan into daily and weekly priorities, staffing plans and shift-level execution. Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, quality standards, work instructions and applicable operating procedures. Manage people, materials, equipment and workflow to achieve required output, schedule adherence and customer delivery. Review Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance through structured daily management and take timely corrective action.

Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, on-time delivery, productivity, labour efficiency, downtime and OEE where applicable. Build the capability and accountability of Shift Leaders and employees through coaching, performance feedback, skills development and succession planning. Coordinate priorities and escalations with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Lean and HR.

Identify constraints, bottlenecks and capacity risks; sponsor practical countermeasures and capital or process-improvement proposals. Drive Lean daily management, standard work, 5S, visual management and structured problem solving. Ensure effective shift handovers and consistent application of standards across all shifts. Support new-product introduction, industrialisation and manufacturing changes, ensuring readiness of people, process, equipment and documentation.

Promote employee engagement, constructive labour relations and a culture of ownership, urgency and continuous improvement. Decision-Making and Influence Set day-to-day production priorities within the approved plan and allocate labour and resources across the plant. Stop or escalate work where safety, quality or compliance is at risk. Approve operational countermeasures within delegated authority and recommend investment, organisation or capacity changes.

Influence cross-functional priorities required to restore delivery or improve sustained performance. Key Relationships COO / Operations leadership and peer Production Managers. Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics. Quality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Lean and R&D/Engineering. HR and EHS. Shift Leaders, supervisors and all plant employees.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical education and substantial relevant experience may be considered. Significant production-management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including responsibility for people and operational results. Demonstrated experience leading multi-shift operations and front-line leaders. Experience with Lean manufacturing, KPI management, structured problem solving and capacity/productivity improvement.

Experience in mechanical, metalworking, heat-exchanger, HVAC/refrigeration or comparable engineered-product manufacturing is advantageous. Working English and effective communication in the local plant environment.

Technical Competencies

Production planning and execution in a multi-shift environment. Safety, quality, delivery and cost performance management. Lean daily management, standard work, 5S and problem solving. OEE, downtime, labour efficiency, scrap/rework and capacity analysis. People leadership, performance management and workforce development. Change management and cross-functional operational coordination. Behavioural Competencies Visible leadership and strong shop-floor presence.

Ownership and accountability for end-to-end plant results. Urgency with disciplined prioritisation and escalation. Clear communication, coaching and constructive challenge. Data-based decision making and continuous improvement. Ability to align teams and execute through ambiguity and change.