Production Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead production operations, implementing and maintaining policies and standards.
  • Monitor KPIs, investigate gaps, and implement improvements.
  • Plan human resources to meet production demands efficiently.
  • Promote workplace safety, 5S, and housekeeping.
  • Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve production, quality, and tooling challenges.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.

Essential Requirements:

  • Engineering Diploma/Degree or relevant qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years production experience in automotive or metal manufacturing.
  • At least 3 years in production management, ideally leading large teams in a unionized environment.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why this role?

Lead a high-performing production team in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment, shaping processes, driving KPIs, and making a tangible impact on quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.

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