Production Manager

Role Scope and Accountabilities
* Accountable for the operational performance of one plant/building within ThermoKey's three-plant manufacturing organisation.
* Lead an organisation of approximately 60 employees across three shifts; exact headcount and structure may vary by plant.
* Directly manage and develop Shift Leaders / Department Supervisors and ensure clear ownership throughout the shift structure.
* Balance output, labour and capacity while maintaining safety, quality and delivery requirements.
* Use this master profile for STS, ST1 and ST2; plant-specific product mix, processes, team size and equipment should be confirmed before posting.

Key Responsibilities
* Translate the production plan into daily and weekly priorities, staffing plans and shift-level execution.
* Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, quality standards, work instructions and applicable operating procedures.
* Manage people, materials, equipment and workflow to achieve required output, schedule adherence and customer delivery.
* Review Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance through structured daily management and take timely corrective action.
* Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, on-time delivery, productivity, labour efficiency, downtime and OEE where applicable.
* Build the capability and accountability of Shift Leaders and employees through coaching, performance feedback, skills development and succession planning.
* Coordinate priorities and escalations with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Lean and HR.
* Identify constraints, bottlenecks and capacity risks; sponsor practical countermeasures and capital or process‐improvement proposals.
* Drive Lean daily management, standard work, 5S, visual management and structured problem solving.
* Ensure effective shift handovers and consistent application of standards across all shifts.
* Support new-product introduction, industrialisation and manufacturing changes, ensuring readiness of people, process, equipment and documentation.
* Promote employee engagement, constructive labour relations and a culture of ownership, urgency and continuous improvement. Decision-Making and Influence
* Set day-to-day production priorities within the approved plan and allocate labour and resources across the plant.
* Stop or escalate work where safety, quality or compliance is at risk.
* Approve operational countermeasures within delegated authority and recommend investment, organisation or capacity changes.
* Influence cross‐functional priorities required to restore delivery or improve sustained performance. Key Relationships
* COO / Operations leadership and peer Production Managers.
* Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics.
* Quality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Lean and R&D/Engineering.
* HR and EHS.
* Shift Leaders, supervisors and all plant employees. Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical education and substantial relevant experience may be considered.
* Significant production-management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including responsibility for people and operational results.
* Demonstrated experience leading multi-shift operations and front‐line leaders.
* Experience with Lean manufacturing, KPI management, structured problem solving and capacity/productivity improvement.
* Experience in mechanical, metalworking, heat‐exchanger, HVAC/refrigeration or comparable engineered‐product manufacturing is advantageous.
* Working English and effective communication in the local plant environment. Technical Competencies
* Production planning and execution in a multi-shift environment.
* Safety, quality, delivery and cost performance management.
* Lean daily management, standard work, 5S and problem solving.
* OEE, downtime, labour efficiency, scrap/rework and capacity analysis.
* People leadership, performance management and workforce development.
* Change management and cross‐functional operational coordination. Behavioural Competencies
* Visible leadership and strong shop‐floor presence.
* Ownership and accountability for end-to-end plant results.
* Urgency with disciplined prioritisation and escalation.
* Clear communication, coaching and constructive challenge.
* Data-based decision making and continuous improvement.
* Ability to align teams and execute through ambiguity and change.