Production Manager - EBM

Lead the area of EBM and be responsible for the production team.
Ensure that all production related processes are running efficiently and according to the defined framework.
Coordinate and monitor data capturing, ensure daily controls and deviation analysis to further improve are being carried out as per procedures.
Ensure procedures are in place for all activities carried out in production.
Ensure efficient shift hand-over.
Ensure a minimum cost of production, through the rationalization of materials, labor, overtime and compliance with the schedules of the Production Planning and Control area.
Daily Management System and Improvements:
Execute daily management system in your department and contribute to plants' DMS on daily/weekly/monthly level.
Establish abnormality management and work in time on deficiencies to achieve highest results

Ensure proper execution of improvement measures and their sustainability.
Develop production schedules:
Plans, directs and assigns duties of manufacturing personnel.
Authorizes overtime/holidays etc., as necessary, to meet production goals in cooperation with the line manager.
Recruitment of new employees under support of HR and execute proper onboarding.

Conduct / participate in problem solving for reoccurring issues or customer complaints. Handle customer complaints in conjunction with QA.
Work on permanent improvement of processes, quality standards and operational excellence to guarantee an efficient usage of our resources.
Ensures all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures.

Cooperate with related departments before, during and beyond your processes of responsibility (with Maintenance, Quality, Planning/Warehouse and Sales)
Maintaining support of production machines and equipment and enable staff for autonomous maintenance.

Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic packaging as well as technical background
Experience in process and product control (Green/Black belt in Six Sigma is a plus)
Experience in food or pharma production. Experience in applying QA tools and techniques.
Training and facilitation skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language