Head of Plant

Job Description

Title: Head of Plant

Company Name: A Reputed Automobile Manufacturing Plant

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Automobile

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 12 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Overall responsibility and accountability for the Automobile Manufacturing and/or Production function of the plant. This position is Part of the management team or board which determines all business decisions.
∎ Overall Purpose of the Role:
∎ Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence. Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business. Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritized and facilitated, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strategy and Development:
∎ Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business
∎ Create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
∎ Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market
∎ Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
∎ Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
∎ Take ownership of the manufacturing policy, guidelines and any associated documents
∎ Initiate and develop creative and innovative manufacturing processes
∎ General and Task Management:
∎ Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programs across all areas of responsibility
∎ Coordinate team activities to optimize cost performance of the plant through capital investment programs, optimizing operating working capital usage and minimizing waste through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles and clear strategic development
∎ Develop and manage master production schedule and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed cost, quality and timelines
∎ Plan and execute maintenance activity to ensure plant is kept safe and compliant
∎ Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the new product development process, coordinating with and supporting the new product development team to implement new and revised designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets
∎ Manage the accurate and on-time introduction of new products
∎ Support project management to cross functional activity required for project execution
∎ Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to
∎ People Management:
∎ Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
∎ Establish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectives. Work with the Manufacturing team to translate site strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPIs, and to track them
∎ Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
∎ Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements
∎ Complete regular performance reviews, manage attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues and procedures as appropriate
∎ Financial and Budget Management:
∎ Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets
∎ Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
∎ Relationship Management:
∎ Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
∎ Proactively work with product line management, engineering, service and other departments to incorporate best practices into the manufacturing environment
∎ Report on Manufacturing activities on a regular basis to the Management team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators
∎ Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the manufacturing strategy
∎ Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities
∎ Environmental:
∎ Review the use of technological systems that support a more environmentally friendly approach
∎ Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
∎ Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
∎ Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
∎ Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
∎ Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
∎ Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
∎ Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets
∎ Resilient, self motivated and able to work well under pressure
∎ Technical mindset
∎ An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ Attractive remuneration and other facilities will be given for the deserving candidate.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per company policy.

Application Deadline: November 21, 2019

Company Information:
∎ A Reputed Automobile Manufacturing Plant

Category: Production/Operation