Production Floor Manager
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Job summary
The Production Floor Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on the production floor, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of plastic products. This role involves managing teams, optimizing processes, meeting production targets, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Ghana
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Production Management
- Supervise day-to-day production activities, including injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
- Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with delivery timelines.
- Monitor machine performance and production output, making adjustments as necessary.
- Minimize downtime by coordinating with maintenance teams for quick resolution of equipment issues.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Manage, train, and supervise production staff, including machine operators and line supervisors.
- Assign tasks and monitor workforce productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development plans.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Quality Control
- Ensure products meet required quality standards and specifications.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address defects and implement corrective actions.
- Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safety regulations and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
Process Improvement
- Identify areas for process optimization to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Implement lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs such as yield, scrap rate, and cycle time.
Inventory & Materials Management
- Coordinate with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure availability of raw materials.
- Monitor material usage and minimize waste.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of plastic resins and additives.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
- Communicate production status, challenges, and improvements to senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a plastic manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with processes such as injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding.
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Good knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Familiarity with manufacturing principles
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Basic proficiency in production reporting tools and MS Office
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output vs. target
- Machine downtime and efficiency
- Product quality (defect rate, rework levels)
- Safety compliance and incident rates
- Waste reduction and cost control
- Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems
- Knowledge of ISO quality standards
- Certification in health & safety or manufacturing (advantageous)
Location: Volta Region, HO
Salary: Attractive
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