Production Manager

General objectives & tasks:

1- Planning and organizing production:

• Oversee the production process.
• Draw up a yearly production plan and revise on a monthly basis according to the distribution channels and the warehouse.
• Set production goals and communicate them to key personnel.
• Set Preventive maintenance schedule with the Maintenance team to eliminate unexpected interferences.
• Check SAP data entry and ensure that the actual process and SAP data are compatible.
• Analyze production reports to be presented to stakeholders for clearer vision (Head of Centers/Programs, General Manager, Logistics, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Logistics team regarding selecting, ordering and purchasing of materials.

2- Optimization of the production:

• Implement, control and revise the production schedule.
• Observe and improve the production process using internationally proven methodologies.
• Work closely with finance and logistics to optimize results through cost control.
• Monitor the implementation of the budget and performance indicator tools and act accordingly.
• Ensure the training of new staff to maximize unit's productivity.
• Conduct Budget Monitoring and Variance Analysis between planned & realized outputs.

 3- Product Development:

• Stay up to date on new mobility products and technologies in collaboration with the mobility program and R&D unit.
• Help in the study of new suggested products to make sure they are cost effective, competitive and can be marketed.
• Program the new product’s execution, and distribution of tasks accordingly in respect to its budget.
• Follow up on quality assurance and customer feedback in coordination with the QMS department and Centers’ Management.

4- Quality Control and Assurance:

• Work with QMS team to set and write down procedures, processes and quality control forms.
• Apply and follow the guidelines and directions set with QMS for both new and existing products.
• Collect, centralize and analyze the data and apply the needed corrective and preventive measures.

5- Management of the production team:

• Divide and allocate the tasks and responsibilities between each member of the team.
• Manage and lead the team in charge of production.
• Supervise and control the daily work of the team.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure proper and efficient performance.
• Identify the training needs of team members
• Train and motivate the team for greater productivity
• Identify recruitment needs and participate in the recruitment process.

Position Requirements:

Skill set and competencies:

• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• High level of organization, planning and efficiency
• Project management skills
• Ability to act decisively and solve problems
• Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with the team
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Working in a logical and systematic manner
• Masters processes and procedures

Job Constraints: Requires frequent traveling to the different centers within the Lebanese territories

Working Schedule: Monday till Friday from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm