About the role
- Execute daily production plans as per schedule issued by Planning.
- Ensure timely line setup and production start-up.
- Monitor production output against targets and take corrective actions for deviations.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
- Coordinate with dispensing supervisor for uninterrupted material availability.
- Ensure completion of production orders within planned timelines.
- Supervise production operators, row monitors and workers.
- Allocate manpower across lines based on production priorities and SKU requirements.
- Monitor shop floor discipline and productivity.
- Conduct shift handover and shift review meetings.
- Ensure proper line balancing and workflow management.
- Ensure adherence to approved SOPs, BPRs, and work instructions.
- Maintain GMP, housekeeping, and 6S standards across production areas.
- Ensure in-process quality checks are performed as per requirements.
- Coordinate with QA for line clearance and quality inspections.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor hourly production performance.
- Track and improve:
- Line Productivity
- Labour Productivity
- Identify bottlenecks and implement improvement actions.
- Support Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and EHS requirements.
- Report and investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Ensure proper usage of PPE by all employees.
- Verify material issuance against production orders.
- Monitor material consumption and wastage.
- Ensure proper material reconciliation after batch completion.
- Coordinate with Stores for material shortages and returns.
- Maintain traceability of materials and finished goods.
- Ensure accurate completion of production records.
- Update daily production reports and shift reports.
- Record downtime, rejection, rework, and wastage data.
- Escalate production issues promptly to management.
- Maintain production KPIs and dashboard data.
- Train operators on SOPs, quality standards, and safety practices.
- Conduct skill assessments and identify training needs.
- Support performance management and employee development.
- Promote teamwork, discipline, and positive work culture.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for:
- Productivity improvement
- Cost reduction
- Waste elimination
- Process standardization
- Implement best practices across production lines.