Senior Production Manager

Leadership & Team Management• Ensure safety compliance and promote a zero-harm culture through risk assessments and mitigation in production areas.• Collaborate with the factory to implement and sustain the 5S program for workplace organization.• Lead the production team to meet goals in output, cost, quality, and safety.• Align departmental objectives with factory strategies and drive execution.• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for team members.• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.• Manage organizational change effectively while maintaining operations.• Identify and mitigate risks to support factory objectivesProduction Operations Management• Oversee daily manufacturing to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective output.• Optimize use of labor, equipment, and materials to meet demand and minimize waste.• Manage production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet customer needs.• Monitor and achieve KPIs, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).• Enforce SOPs for consistent quality and operational standards.• Analyze metrics to identify gaps and drive process improvements.• Ensure quality control throughout production and in finished goods.• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive actions to avoid recurring issues.• Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse) to launch new products with quality and timely delivery.• Promote safety, 5S, and productivity initiatives to enhance departmental performance.Quality Assurance & Compliance• Ensure all manufacturing processes meet regulatory standards (e.g., ISO) and internal quality requirements.• Oversee quality control programs to maintain product consistency and excellence.• Collaborate closely with the Quality department to manage material inspection, in-process checks, and finished goods quality.• Conduct supplier audits with the Quality team to improve material supply standards.• Handle customer complaints by coordinating root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions, ensuring timely responses.Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization• Lead manufacturing improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.• Identify and resolve inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality issues in production.• Analyze KPIs and production data to uncover improvement opportunities.• Focus on optimizing Blending and Filling areas for safety, quality, and efficiency.• Drive automation and technology integration to reduce manual work and boost productivity.• Lead process optimization projects to enhance operational performance.• Achieve annual cost savings by reducing material waste and process inefficiencies through targeted improvement projects.Capacity expansion project & Cost Management & Budgeting• Align with factory growth roadmap to assess production capacity needs and propose solutions using existing assets or new investments.• Lead capacity expansion projects, ensuring smooth integration of equipment and systems.• Coordinate successful localization of product portfolios at Vilube Factory.• Manage manufacturing budgets to control production costs while maintaining quality.• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives focused on labor efficiency, waste reduction, yield improvement, and resource optimization.• Monitor capital expenditures and recommend investments in equipment or technology to enhance efficiency and capacity.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team development• Collaborate with key departments (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Warehouse) to align manufacturing with business goals.• Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure effective interdepartmental collaboration.• Support seamless new product introductions and process changes.• Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and accountability within the production team.• Supervise and develop production staff through regular evaluations, coaching, and training.• Partner with HR to define competency needs, conduct training needs analysis, and implement development plans.• Build succession plans and engagement initiatives to support long-term talent growth and organizational development.