Production Manager – Manufacturing Excellence

About the role

We are looking for a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing plant, optimise resources and ensure high‑quality, high‑volume output. The role will drive continuous improvement, lean culture and compliance with standards across the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Manage development of plant employees and succession planning activities.
• Implement daily continuous‑improvement tools (Manufacturing Excellence tools).
• Support lean culture development using Manufacturing Excellence pillars.
• Organise departmental activities to meet planned tasks and production targets.
• Ensure company documents comply with Criterial Standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Lead, direct and control day‑to‑day plant operations to achieve financial and operating objectives.
• Maintain functionality of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and Excellence programmes.
• Guarantee compliance with legal regulations and IMS principles.
• Oversee, evaluate and develop subordinate employees.
• Identify causes of non‑conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor training schedules, especially occupational safety and fire‑protection training.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing a production plant or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead, develop and evaluate teams.
• Experience with internal and external audit processes.
• Understanding of occupational safety and fire‑protection requirements.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Manufacturing Excellence tools
• Integrated Management Systems (IMS)