Head of Production

• Implement specific procedures and company regulations in production-related areas (mixing, production, converting…).• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as necessary.• Manage Production Department staff (production engineers, shift leaders, and operators), including training, supervising, coaching, motivating, evaluating performance and report on personnel matters (e.g., work attitude, disciplinary issues).• Ensure organization, supervision and optimization between the departments in respect of: - work organization/ planning (= limiting downtimes/ waiting times) - quality standards - requested/ planned quantities - cost efficiency - delivery timelines - safety standards - environmental standards - waste reduction target - maintenance requirement/ program• Manage production resources (materials, spare parts, consumables, energy, etc.), monitor material consumption and determine the necessary resources required for production.• Analysis and resolve production issues.• Research and implement process improvements.• Handle the administrative aspects of the departments.• Ensure compliance with internal/ external legal standards and/or regulations governing the Company and/or the business of the Company.• Collaborate, align and liaise with other departments to ensure maximum efficiency.• Perform other production-related tasks as required.