Production Department Manager

About the Job:

Monitor the cost and effectiveness of production Dept. activities to optimize resources, achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards. Lead the subordinate employees to maximize production KPI´s. Cooperate with a team of production / shift / other managers to ensure that the plant / department meets its established targets and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of plant employees and plant succession planning activities

• Implement tools for daily continuous improvement activities – Manufacturing Excellence tools

• Support lean culture development using tools for continuous improvement – Manufacturing Excellence pillars

• Manage and organizes activities in the Department in order to fulfill the planned tasks

• Responsible for the compliance of company documents with the requirements of Criterial Standards

• Participate in realization of internal and external audits

• Lead, direct and control the day-to-day activities of the production plant / operation - to achieve the short and medium-term financial and operating objectives set by the overall corporate business plan

• Manage and secure functionality of Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and Excellence programs

• Ensure compliance with legal and other regulations, IMS principles

• Respect and participate in building and maintaining IMS system

• Organize, manage, and control the work of subordinate employees, evaluates their work performance and work results

• Responsible for determining the causes of the non-conformities and realization of the immediate measures and corrective actions

• Responsible for observing training dates, especially in the field of occupational safety and fire protection of subordinate employees

• Participate in the planned educational events according to the training plan

• Collaborate with different departments to meet the assigned production tasks and requirements

• Participate on the ME and S@W (Manufacturing Excellence, Safety @ Work) implementation in the department

  In regards of authorities:

• Manage the financial Forecast, operating within the specified limits of the department

• Manage the headcounts of the department

• This role is authorized to require co-operation from the other departments

• Other competences pursuant to Labour code, internal standards, Code of Conduct

• In case of Nonconformity to be found – to interrupt production until full resolving of the issue and corrective actions to be taken

Key Requirements:

• Fluent in English language

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently

• Communication and presentation skills

• Ability to see the big picture, provide solution

• Panning skills and ability to follow up – deliver results

• Ability to manage complexity and work under pressure

• Appropriate to resolve conflict with a positive outcome for the employees and company

• Leadership and engagement of teams

What we offer:

This position is open to applicants of all genders and is offered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

The gross base salary range for this role is between 35.000 EUR and 45.000 EUR. The final offer will be determined based on objective criteria, including relevant qualifications, professional experience, role-related skills, competencies, internal equity and the approved salary structure.

Where applicable, variable pay and benefits will be communicated separately.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama TWS. Apply now and become part of a Company that values collaboration, expertise, productivity, and ownership.