Plant Head

Role & responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of the business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Strong Executor of production & sales plan meeting customers delivery schedules, and being uncompromising on Quality of products manufactured
• Control of all operational aspects including; revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance and compliance within assigned
• Prepare monthly manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget.
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and finance.
• Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced transportation service in consistence with budgeted levels of costs.
• Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.
• Works to ensure that the facilitys financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets.
• Works with the Production Manager to ensure that the facilitys operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plants working capital is properly managed.
• Frequently researches cost savings opportunities, leading and monitoring all progress in capturing savings opportunities.
• Oversees all employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility.
• Enforces all company policies, including safety, production, quality, sales, human resources, customer service and accounting policies.
• Monitors the facilitys equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the companys equipment and physical facility are properly maintained.
• Understands the technical aspects of the facilitys manufacturing processes so as to provide support to departmental personnel.
• Constantly assesses the facilitys operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve processes in an economic manner.
• Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support plant strategic goals.
• Drives standardization practices throughout the organization that align with other branches.
• Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the manufacturing and distribution process. Assures that policies and documentation are current and facility is compliant with customer requirements.
• Coach and develop staff to build high performing teams. Assigns stretch assignments to further train and enhance staff development.
• Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning.
• Manage and maintain labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals.
• Oversees the hiring and training of facility personnel. Works with Human Resources to seek out ways to motivate and develop employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred candidate profile

• MNC (such as ABB, Schneider, Delta Electronics etc.) background in Electrical field preferred, but must compulsory come from an Electrical or Electronics company background.
• Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPIs
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, with implementation of these systems in overall plant operations
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong production execution capabilities and proven record meeting delivery schedules