15h Left: Production Executive

Job Description The Production Executive ensures that standard procedures are enforced uniformly across the factory, whilst making decisions about the effectiveness and quality of production that is in progress. They will ensure that the process parameters as per the operation and SKU are efficiently managed: RM availability for process input requirement is done on OTIF: availability of FG & SFG as per the production plan and should oversee the utility process for smooth operation of the process plant. The production executive will manage the operational priorities set for the Factory whilst supervising overall quality and directing engineering priorities according to the daily plan. The Production Executive will coach BC employees in general management processes, whilst liaising with them to ensure shift rotas are efficient across the factory and that any safety, quality, personnel issues (including disciplinary) are managed without impact to Key Performance Indicators. Some of the key KPIs: SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), Quality, Production (OEE, OPE, OR, Tech eff, 5S), UMS (all applicable pillar KPIs), Digital (Build App, SPC, EGA, Auto-manning etc.), Cost and People Development (FoW). Skills Required: Safety - Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Follow and implement the compliance of 10 life critical rules in the shopfloor. Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials. Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the Sourcing Unit are in accordance with agreed Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product. Technical - Production Executives are required to have a working Knowledge of the technical skills required to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair (OMIR) equipment. Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers, basic repairs and adjustments (eg: Roaster, Extraction, Evaporation, Spray Drying, Packing Machines & Utilities like TFH, Boiler, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Compressors, DGs etc.). Understanding of principles and application of hydraulics and pneumatics in the sourcing unit able to conduct fault finding and basic repair. Conduct basic electrical tasks within the Sourcing Unit (e.g.: Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out, Isolation Procedures, Fault Location on a Common Control System and Testing and Verification of Common Proximity Sensors, P&IDs, SLDs etc.) Conduct basic instrumentation tasks within the Sourcing Unit (e.g.: Trouble shooting of PLCs, Interlock & protection systems, basic applicable knowledge of Ladder Logic programming, basics of network architecture, calibration, P&IDs, SLDs etc.) Additional skills: AUTOCAD, Programming (Python/C/C++, DBMS etc.), MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau UMS- Intimately understands the UMS philosophy, which demands targeted investment in productivity improvement, whilst ruthlessly targeting waste and expense in order to drive growth in factory performance. Possesses a critical mind able to innovate efficient processes and embrace new technologies in a timely manner to drive Competitive Advantage. Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Administration - Able to administer the Sourcing Unit in a timely and accurate manner regarding shift rosters, performance, training and safety whilst liaising with BCs and Sourcing Unit leads to ensure policy compliance. Additionally provide support and advice to BCs on issues of discipline and conflict resolution. Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses. Lead Focused Improvement activities to ensure Key Performance Indicators are met. Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Digital- Has the ability to adapt and support/anchor the digital initiatives in the factory Production Output - Support the setting of Sourcing Unit production plan targets and review performance in order to drive functional goals across the Sourcing Unit. Business Awareness - Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company's share. ESSENTIAL: . Core Engineering Skills - Background in Production/ Quality/ Maintenance (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical) with 1-5 years experience required. . Significant manufacturing experience that provides the necessary technical and leadership experience to operate effectively in a World Class Manufacturing site able build and motivate a large team, as well as coach it to success. PREFERRED / DESIRABLE: . Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company. . Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.