General Manager - Production at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Brief

• On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced General Manager-Production to organize and oversee the manufacturing of goods. 
• You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output.
• We expect you to have deep know-how in production procedures. 
• The ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of your day. If you are up to it, we’d like to talk to you.
• The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.)
• Determine the amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw material, etc.)
• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Enforce health and safety precautions
• Report to upper management

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / B.A degree in Business Administration or a relevant field is preferred.
• Proven experience as production director
• Deep knowledge of production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.