Overview
The Head of Production (Mechanical) plays a crucial role in overseeing the production operations within the organization. This role involves providing strategic direction ensuring efficient and costeffective production and maintaining high levels of quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the production team to achieve production targets and objectives
- Develop and implement production plans and schedules
- Monitor and optimize production processes to ensure efficiency and quality
- Oversee equipment maintenance and repair activities
- Manage production budgets and expenses
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Implement quality control measures to meet product specifications
- Identify and resolve production issues and bottlenecks
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of production staff
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production and distribution activities
- Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements
- Participate in strategic planning and goalsetting for the production department
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide leadership and mentorship to production staff
- Manage and resolve any conflicts or disciplinary issues within the production team
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in a senior production management role
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling
- Excellent knowledge of quality control and assurance processes
- Proficiency in using production management software and tools
- Outstanding leadership communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make strategic decisions and prioritize effectively
- Indepth understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of managing and developing highperforming production teams
- Analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Strong business acumen with a focus on costefficiency and productivity
- Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Adaptability and resilience in a fastpaced production environment
leadership,production planning,quality control