Production Superintendent

Department:
Production

Job Title:

Production Superintendent (Bilingual Preferred)

JOB PURPOSE

The Production Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations. This position involves managing production processes, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and leading a team of production personnel. The Production Superintendent plays a critical role in achieving production targets, maintaining a safe work environment, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plan, coordinate, and oversee production activities to meet targets.

* Allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, efficiently and profitably.

* Monitor production performance to minimize waste, optimize quality, and maintain safety.

* Oversee control compliance to ensure that products meet established specifications.

* Collaborate with quality control teams to conduct inspections, tests, and audits to maintain product quality.

* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians focused on continuous improvement.

* Provide development opportunities to elevate/enhance employee skills and performance.

* Lead a work environment of teamwork and collaboration.

* Initiate opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction to improve productivity and cost efficiency.

* Collaborate with all other departments to excel at continuous optimization.

* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), initiate improvements where failing, and duplication of success.

* Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Communicate production goals, targets, and updates to upper management and other relevant stakeholders.

* Prepare and analyze production reports, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and response plans.

* Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate raw material inventories.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

* Bilingual preferred (English, Mandarin)

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent. Masters degree is a plus.

* Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience with a strong background in production management, typically 5-10 years.

* Solid background in achieving process optimization.

* Strong analytical skills and decision-making competence.

* Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.

* Familiarity with quality management systems, and ISO standards.

* Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools for planning, scheduling, and reporting.

* Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.

* A history of leadership success.

PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Operations Manager / Director