Production Manager
The Production Manager within our Chalon site is responsible for managing Production and Operations Excellence areas and the main priorities will be as follows:Safety
Compliance with company/plant policies and procedures
Alignment with customer satisfaction objectives, plant performance and cost control targets
Focus on continuous improvement
Within Plant Leadership Team, support PGM in the plant management, with a drive for excellence approach.
Job Dimensions & Scope Turnover for the Plant: 45Mil Process: transformation of raw materials in end products
Member of the Site Management Team
Staff: 120 people (8 direct reports, shift leaders and CI Engineer)
Scope & Geographical spread: Chalon-sur-Saône Plant, France.
Plant operating 24/7Principal Accountabilities Supporting the organisation for the management of the safety performance of the plant
Taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals, and spreading safety culture
Delivering budget in terms of production volumes, cost-to-produce and cost-out.
Defining and assigning goals and improvement projects to the line managers focused on competitiveness, efficiency and business continuity
Defining and managing organisational processes and improvements (roles, responsibilities, number of headcounts, shifts, activities), according to company policies and budget
Promoting Amcor Culture (Values and Behaviour) within the plant
Maintaining high level of motivation and engagement within his own team performances, knowledge and leadership
Leading and supporting CI improvement projects
Defining, reporting and analysing the correct KPIs to control processes performance
Supporting PGM and Plant Leadership Team in the plant management
Supporting PGM and HR in industrial relations and disciplinary issues
Creating value through best practices sharing with other plants and introduction of new technologies
Directs reports of Production Manager are:Production Shift Leaders (7), who are responsible for:Leading the people on the floor Managing daily operations, quality and safety,Ensuring the shift runs smoothly
Solving problems in real time
Implementing improvement initiatives
CI Engineer, who is responsible for:Improving the performance of the production (Cost, Quality, Delay) towards the ideal stage
Leading Daily Performance Meetings,Introducing appropriate tools, methodologies and best practices
Qualifications/Requirements Formal Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and supervision
Experience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the role
Experience of successfully managing significant change / transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.
First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
Degree in a science, technology or engineering subject preferred, advanced degree advantageous.
Knowledge of production machines, tools and related process control equipment, energy management, SAP and shop floor systems, safety and environmental regulation (France, EU), use of statistic calculation tools, basics of finance, Integrated Quality Assurance Systems (EHS, quality); Specific Skills and Abilities
Always search team working and a coordinated management of the dept.
Execute promptly the activities established by the action plans Customer orientation (final and internal customer)
Promote active communication and keep a positive attitude towards problem solving.
Have initiative and be adaptable towards internal and external opportunities and threats. Fluent French, Fluent spoken and written English; other languages advantageous.
Strong leadership & coaching skills
Drive and and structured.#LI-MK1