Production Manager at Lacoco

Production Planning & Management

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer orders and organizational goals.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Monitor production flow and adjust operations to resolve bottlenecks.

Quality Control & Assurance

• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to investigate deviations, defects, or non-conformities.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Supervise, mentor, and train production staff across shifts.
• Conduct performance evaluations and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance & Maintenance

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and workstations.

Process Optimization & Cost Management

• Identify areas for process improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and track KPIs such as OEE, downtime, yield, and productivity.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate reports on production output, downtime, inventory usage, and labor performance.
• Present weekly/monthly production performance reports to management.

Key Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Additional certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Production Management is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, workflows, and resource allocation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Safety and Compliance Awareness