Production Manager

<ul> <li><strong>Production Planning and Scheduling:</strong> Develop production plans and schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.</li> <li><strong>Quality Control: </strong>Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure that pipes meet industry standards and customer specifications. This may involve conducting inspections and audits.</li> <li><strong>Process Optimization:</strong> Continuously assess and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.</li> <li><strong>Inventory Management:</strong> Manage raw material and finished product inventories, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory costs.</li> <li>Cost Management: Monitor production costs and find ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality.</li> <li><strong>Machine Maintenance:</strong> Oversee maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely.</li> <li><strong>Safety Compliance:</strong> Enforce safety protocols and ensure that all employees adhere to safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.</li> <li><strong>Team Supervision: </strong>Lead and manage production teams, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance. Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork.</li> <li>Budgeting: Prepare and manage budgets for the production department, including expenses for labor, materials, and equipment.</li> <li><strong>Production Reporting:</strong> Generate regular production reports for senior management, detailing key performance metrics such as production output, quality, and efficiency.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Implement Lean manufacturing principles and other improvement methodologies to drive continuous process improvement.</li> <li><strong>Environmental Compliance:</strong> Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives related to pipe manufacturing.</li> <li><strong>Customer Relations:</strong> Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and meet customer demands.</li> <li><strong>Supplier Management</strong>: Work closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of raw materials and maintain good supplier relationships.</li> <li><strong>Project Management</strong>: Manage special projects related to production, such as introducing new product lines, expanding production capacity, or implementing new technologies.</li> <li>Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and inventory levels.</li> <li><strong>Regulatory Compliance</strong>: Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and certifications relevant to pipe manufacturing.</li> <li><strong>Conflict Resolution:</strong> Address conflicts and issues within the production team and with other departments to maintain a harmonious work environment.</li> <li><strong>Emergency Response:</strong> Develop and implement emergency response plans to deal with unexpected events that may disrupt production.</li> <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Effectively communicate production goals, targets, and performance metrics to the production team and other relevant stakeholders.</li> </ul>