Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Production Team Leader and drive operational excellence through effective leadership and continuous improvement initiatives!
DGM Manufacturing production:
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management
- Lead and manage production/manufacturing sector performance through structured team leadership and hierarchical animation.
- Align workforce, equipment, and materials with short- and medium-term production requirements.
- Drive execution of standardized work practices across the shopfloor.
- Lead Short Interval Management (SIM) to monitor performance and address deviations in real-time.
- Escalate operational issues proactively and ensure timely resolution.
Manufacturing Performance & Delivery- Drive operational KPIs across:
- Safety
- Quality
- Delivery/Service levels
- Cost efficiency
- Optimize utilization of manufacturing resources (people, processes, systems).
- Ensure adherence to SPS (Schneider Production System/Lean principles or equivalent).
People Management- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for production teams.
- Build capability through structured training and development plans.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and engagement.
Continuous Improvement- Champion continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as:
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- A3 Problem Solving
- 8D / Kaizen
- Identify and eliminate waste, variability, and inefficiencies in production processes.
- Drive sustainable improvements aligned to business and customer needs.
Manufacturing Supply Chain & Planning- Optimize end-to-end manufacturing flows from supplier to customer.
- Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams to balance capacity and demand.
- Ensure system settings and production planning support operational efficiency.
Change Management- Apply structured change management methodologies to implement business priorities.
- Ensure smooth adoption of process, system, and organizational changes.
- Deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with business and people objectives.
Digital & Data-Driven Operations- Leverage digital tools and systems for:
- Production planning
- Performance monitoring
- Process optimization
- Drive adoption of digital technologies to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Utilize data insights for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Health, Safety & Compliance- Ensure safe working conditions through adherence to Health & Safety standards and practices.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the manufacturing floor.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational safety requirements.
Stakeholder Management & Influence- Effectively influence and align stakeholders across manufacturing, planning, and leadership teams.
- Present data-driven recommendations with clarity and conviction.
- Build strong internal networks to drive collaboration and results.
Customer Focus- Understand and anticipate customer needs and expectations.
- Ensure production aligns to deliver a superior customer experience across the lifecycle.
- Foster a customer-centric mindset within the team.
Key Skills & Competencies- Manufacturing Management & Operations Excellence
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Change Management
- Digital Acumen & Data Analytics
- Supply Chain & Production Planning
- Health & Safety Management
- Leadership & People Development
- Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills
- Customer-Centric Mindset
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- 8-12+ years of experience in manufacturing/production environments.
- Proven experience in managing teams and driving shopfloor performance.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with digital manufacturing tools and systems is a plus.
Success Measures- Achievement of production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)
- Improvement in operational efficiency and waste reduction
- Team capability development and engagement
- Successful implementation of improvement and transformation initiatives
- Customer satisfaction and service levels
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