Purpose of the Position:

• To produce products on Time, In Full and Error Free, consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale expectations.
• Continuous Improvement
• Asset care and Improvement

• Planning, coordinating and execution of the production objectives and schedules to ensure that production, pull planning and customer requirement targets are achieved.
• Continuous improvement using manufacturing excellence systems – Kaizen, TPM, ISO 22000:2005 etc.
• Develop and cascade the manufacturing KPIs and monitor the same on the Balanced Score Card.
• Formulate and execute a sustainable production strategy, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety (OSH) and Morale.
• Deletion of Muda, Mura and Muri in the production process while improving the productivity ratio.
• Develop and control the direct labour, direct materials and overheads budget
• Process and People capability development while creating effective work environments
• Manage third party contracts for manufacturing and the manufacturing service delivery.
• Optimization, care and improvement of the asset base while delivering an On Time, In Full and Error free operation.
• Measurement and the resultant correction or corrective action activities.
• Any other leadership assignment relevant to the fabric of Tropical heat.

• Waste reduction.
• Nil stock outs from poor production planning and scheduling
• OEE, Measurement and Productivity improvement.
• Develop capacity of the production team towards a flexible operation.
• Improve communication and accountability within the supply chain.
• Continuous improvement through operational excellence.

• The Education, training, and experience required for the position include the following:
• A bachelors degree in Engineering or in Science. MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity in a related industry
• Must be familiar with best practice in manufacturing.
• Training and knowledge in HACCP / ISO 22000 / GMP / Kaizen would be an added advantage.