production operations manager

Pelsue

<div>Who We Are
Pelsue is an industry leader in manufacturing worker safety products and vehicles for the telephone, utility, and satellite communications industries. We recently moved to a new facility in Aurora, CO. Multiple production areas in the factory include a metal fabrication shop, trailer and van manufacturing flow lines, specialty vehicle build stations, safety product lines, and an in-house tent shop.
Who You Are
As a Manufacturing Operations Manager at Pelsue, you own day-to-day production execution and business performance for the 1&ndash;12 week SalesOperations Execution (S&amp;OE) window. You deliver Safety, Quality, Delivery, and People. You lead Manufacturing Technicians and on-line leaders, coordinate supply readiness, and partner with Engineering and Sales to hit the plan-safely, on time, in spec. You focus on labor efficiency and set the cadence for disciplined execution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PlanningExecution (1&ndash;12 Weeks)<ul><li>
Own the finite build schedule for weeks 1&ndash;3; publish a risked plan for weeks 4&ndash;6 and a forecast for weeks 7&ndash;12.</li><li>
Balance labor, tools, test capacity, and material readiness and protect throughput.</li><li>
Run Tier 1&ndash;2 huddles daily; confirm today/tomorrow buildship plan; clear top blockers within 60 minutes.</li><li>
Publish a weekly S&amp;OE brief (12-week view): plan, constraints, KPI trend, riskrecovery actions.</li><li>
Maintain a tier-board KPI cadence: daily SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People); weekly deep-dive on misses with owners and due dates.</li></ul>
Operational ExcellenceLean (Common-Sense Lean)<ul><li>
Drive 2S (SortShine) every shift: clear, clean, and ready work areas; point-of-use tools and parts; simple visual controls.</li><li>
Write, version-control, and train Standard Work (WIs, checklists, visuals) for each station; keep it current and easy to follow.</li><li>
Run process audits against the written standards (short checklists at defined intervals); fix gaps quickly and update the standard.</li><li>
Use practical tools-A3/8D, 5-Why, Pareto, basic time studies, mistake-proofing (poka-yoke), and balanced work-to remove waste.</li><li>
Partner with ME/QE to improve routings/standard hours and reduce bid-to-actual variance.</li></ul>
Labor Efficiency Ownership<ul><li>
Deliver 90% utilized labor by controlling labor hours per unit, scrap/rework cost, yield, and throughput.</li><li>
Own bid-to-actual hours variance; publish a weekly variance tree (rate/volume/mix, yield, rework, learning curve).</li><li>
Approve overtime, rework plans, and expedites within delegation; quantify labor utilization impact before/after changes.</li><li>
Drive cost-takeout: learning curves, takt balance, routings/standard hours, make/buy, supplier resets.</li></ul>
QualitySafety<ul><li>
Achieve 95% First-Pass Yield (FPY); lead containment and corrective actions (A3/8D); maintain standard work and audits.</li><li>
Maintain control plans for Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features; gate first-article and first-pass of new options with a simple build check plan.</li><li>
Enforce safety standard work; stop-work authority; close findings on time; maintain strong 6S discipline.</li><li>
Run process audits on key stations; close findings within 5 business days and reflect changes in the written process.</li></ul>
Project / Scope Transition (Quote-to-Floor)<ul><li>
Translate awarded scope and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturable plans with Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/A), hazards assessed, and skills verified.</li><li>
Participate in risk reviews and production-hour estimating; own the handoff from quote to floor (BOM/WI readiness, first-article plan, control plan).</li><li>
Gate first-run builds with a concise check plan and visible KPI tracking (e.g., FPY, hours/unit).</li></ul>
People Leadership<ul><li>
Directly lead Manufacturing Technicians; manage staffing, critical operations matrices, cross-training, and performance.</li><li>
Build a critical operations coverage plan (who can run what, by shift); set quarterly targets to de-risk bottlenecks.</li><li>
Coach to Pelsue values (Grace, Grit, Trust, Discipline, Versatility, Ownership); set clear expectations and provide timely feedback.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Leadership<ul><li>
Supply Chain: Align Buyers/Planners on kitting and expedites; maintain a visible materials risk board tied to labor utilization.</li><li>
Engineering: Coordinate ECO readiness, Work Instruction (WI) updates, and cycle-time effects; approve minor routing updates with data.</li><li>
Sales/Customer: Govern promise dates; recommend swaps inside the 12-week window to protect utilization and On-Time Delivery (OTD); escalate scope changes.</li><li>
Customer/Supplier Partnering: Communicate proactively; convert escalations into structured action plans and statused KPIs.</li></ul>
Decision Rights<ul><li>
Direct authority: Set/reset daily schedule; allocate labor; approve OT up to X hrs/tech/week; authorize material expedites up to $X; stop-build/stop-ship for safety/quality; update standard work with ME/QE sign-off.</li><li>
Guardrails: With ME/QE sign-off, approve minor routing updates backed by time studies and FPY data.</li><li>
With VP Ops approval: Headcount adds; capital; major supplier shifts; changes that increase standard hours or reduce FPY &gt;X%; plan moves beyond 12 weeks; decisions that reduce labor utilization or impact OTD.</li></ul>
COMPETENCIES<ul><li>
LeadershipExecution: Manufacturing leadership, constraint management, decisive escalation, disciplined follow-through.</li><li>
Operational Excellence: Common-sense Lean (2S, visual controls, standard work), waste elimination, sustainable process control.</li><li>
Analytical Thinking: Uses data to manage hours/unit, scrap/rework, FPY, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, and bid-to-actual variance.</li><li>
QualityProblem Solving: A3/8D, Pareto, root cause before change; standard work control.</li><li>
Customer/Partner Orientation: Turns ambiguity into clear production responses; communicates trade-offs crisply.</li></ul>
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Level 6: Directly leads Manufacturing Technicians; sets and enforces daily standards; mentors cross-functional team members; coordinates cross-functionally to hit plan.</li></ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>
Office plus regular presence on the manufacturing floor for troubleshooting and coordination (60%+ on the floor). Exposure to moderate noise and moving machinery.</li><li>
Everyone is empowered to stop work for safety/quality concerns; leaders respond quickly with containment and next steps.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS<ul><li>
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer-based work.</li><li>
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.</li></ul>
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK<ul><li>
Full-time, in-person.</li><li>
Typical schedule: Monday&ndash;Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (overtime as needed).</li><li>
This position is not eligible for remote work due to the nature of the job.</li></ul>
TRAVEL<ul><li>
Minimal; occasional travel for customer visits, suppliers, or trade shows.</li></ul>
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.</li><li>
7&ndash;10 years leading a value stream/product line(s)/programs with measurable cost and delivery outcomes, including direct people leadership on the shop floor.</li><li>
Demonstrated use of Lean tools (A3/8D, Value Stream Mapping, time studies, mistake-proofing) and standard work control.</li><li>
Systems: Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)-Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-and Microsoft Office; strong competency with visual management and standard work tools.</li></ul>
METRICS OWNED (posted on the tier board)<ul><li>
Safety: Recordables = 0; audit closure 5 days; 6S score X%.</li><li>
Quality: FPY X%; MRB cycle time Z days; warranty W% of sales.</li><li>
Delivery: Schedule attainment X%; OTIF X%; past-due burn-down to plan.</li><li>
Cost/Contribution Margin: CM% plan; labor hrs/unit plan; scrap X% of COGS; rework X% of labor; bid-to-actual hours X% variance (with glidepath for new builds).</li><li>
Stability: Station-level schedule adherence X%; targeted changeover time (SMED) X minutes.</li><li>
Inventory/Cash: WIP days X; turns X; kitting accuracy X%.</li><li>
All areas marked with variables will be defined upon start of position.</li></ul></div>

Production Operations Manager

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.

<div>
 
 About Ingredion
 
 
 
 Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you&rsquo;ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet&rsquo;s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you&rsquo;re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
 
 
 Location: Rakh Canal Plant, Faisalabad
 
 
 Workplace type: On Site
 
 
 Ingredion is looking for a motivated leader to lead the production of our highest yield plant!
 
 
 As a
 
 
 Production Manager
 
 
 you will be responsible for the entire production process, sustainability and cost effectiveness.
 
 
 This position reports to the Faisalabad Plant Manager.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Business &ndash; Keeping Environment, Health Safety as first and foremost priority throughout the role.
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 Operations &ndash; Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations and requirements in term of quantity, quality and innovation. Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.
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 Allocate Resources &ndash; Utilize assets and develop systems &amp; processes that track and optimize productivity standards and metrics performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
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 Analyze Workforce Requirements &ndash; Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all production employees.
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 Troubleshooting &ndash; Coordinate with MR for resolving any problem which hinders the smooth functioning of Integrated Management System. Monitor computation and distribution of day-to-day production program on daily and monthly basis. Keep an eye on yield loss points and control them on top priority.
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 Compliance &ndash; Ensure compliance to the regulatory requirements. Ensure all internal and external audits are conducted according to SOPs and guidelines. Monitor production and chemical consumption variances and device strategy to stay compliant.
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 Agility and Innovation &ndash; Remove waste and constraints from the production processes to improve efficiencies / effectiveness and enhance productivity by encouraging and promoting continuous improvement environment at the plant. Suggest/propose any development ideas for improvement in equipment or process. Lead production team to drive application of effective and efficient techniques to deliver on time completion of targets.
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 Training and Development &ndash; Keep up to date with latest technologies and developments to ensure that our teams are equipped with best knowledge and has access to relevant expertise, and facilities.
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 Cost Effectiveness &ndash; Manage department within agreed budgets and continuously explore ways to optimize costs.
 
 
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 What You Will Bring
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Chemical / Mechanical discipline.
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 Proven experience in operations within process industry for more than 10 years, preferably a chemical/process industry; international experience would be a plus.
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 Sound understanding of SAP.
 
 
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 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 Possess a strong understand of health and safety
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 Ability to calculate and analyse yield losses and its reasons.
 
 
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 Why Join Ingredion?
 
 
 
 
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 Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
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 Total Rewards Package &ndash; Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
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 Comprehensive Benefits &amp; Wellness Support &ndash; Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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 Career Growth &ndash; Learning, training, and development opportunities.
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 Employee Recognition Program &ndash; A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
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 Annual Leave Entitlement &ndash; We support employee well-being and provide Annual Leaves, Casual Leaves, Sick Leaves, Maternity Leaves, Paternity Leaves.
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 Provident Fund Contribution &ndash; 14% of employer&rsquo;s contribution
 
 
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 Relocation Available:
 
 
 
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Production Manager

The Bakery

Job Vacancy: Production ManagerLocation: Kuwait Company: The BakeryWe are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee all production operations within our central kitchen. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth daily operations, maintain product quality, and drive continuous improvement across all departments.Key Responsibilities:Plan, organize, and control production schedules to meet daily and seasonal demand.Supervise all production sections (bakery, hot kitchen, cold kitchen, sweets, etc.) and ensure operational efficiency.Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, and safety in line with company policies.Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and HR departments to ensure workflow consistency.Monitor staff performance, optimize manpower allocation, and implement process improvements.Analyze production data, control costs, and report KPIs to top management.Support new product launches and ensure successful implementation of SOPs.Requirements:Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the food production or hospitality industry.Strong leadership and organizational skills.Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality control standards.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Proficiency in MS Office and production management systems.Transferable visa (Article 18) &mdash; Candidates must be based in Kuwait.To Apply: Please send your updated CV to:- hr@thebakerykw.com &ldquo;Production Manager &ndash; The Bakery&rdquo;Job Type: Full-time

Scopus Solutions

<div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Overview</h4>
We want to hire a competent Production Manager to organize and administer the manufacturing of goods. You will be responsible for the effective running of all the production units and the quality of output.
You must have an extensive understanding of production procedures. We expect you to implement some innovative changes in our current production processes and make them more efficient. You should work together in collaboration with our Quality Control team to ensure that we manufacture a quality product.
You should have excellent communication skills. In addition to this, you should also direct personnel towards utmost performance which will set you apart as a leader. Problem-solving and decision making will take up a great part of your day.
If you have a prior experience in managing a manufacturing unit, we certainly would like to have you on board.</div>
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Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>
Coordinate with other managers to formulate objectives and understand the requirements better</li><li>
Prepare budgets and estimate the production costs
</li><li>Organize the workflow to meet specifications and deadlines</li><li>
Resolve issues and monitor production processes</li><li>
Administer and evaluate the performance of production personnel</li><li>
Approve the purchase of equipment, maintenance work etc.</li><li>
Determine the amount of necessary resources (raw materials, workforce etc)</li><li>
Ensure outputs meet the required quality standards</li><li>
Report issues, if any, to upper management</li><li>
Ensure safety and health precautions are being followed regularly</li></ul></div>
<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h4><ul><li>
BA/BSc in Business Administration or related field</li><li>
Proven work experience as a Production Manager or similar role in Production industry</li><li>
A better understanding of production management</li><li>
Deep understanding of health and safety regulations and quality standards</li><li>
Experience in reporting on key production metrics</li><li>
Know-how of budgeting concepts and performance evaluation</li><li>
Excellent operations management skills</li><li>
Excellent communication skills</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent leadership and organization skills</li><li>
Proficiency in ERP software and MS Office</li><li>
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills</li></ul></div></div>

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Operations Manager - Mining and Crusher Production

SPK HOLDING

Production Manager &ndash; Food &amp; Beverage IndustryAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Food &amp; Beverage manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth production flow, maintain quality standards, and lead a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan, organize, and manage the entire production process from raw materials to finished products.</li><li>Monitor production performance, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality, and safety standards.</li><li>Develop and implement efficient production strategies to maximize productivity and minimize waste.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP / ISO standards).</li><li>Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and quality control teams for seamless operations.</li><li>Train, motivate, and supervise production staff to achieve company objectives.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of production data, costs, and performance reports.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 4-5 years of experience in an F&amp;B manufacturing or central kitchen environment.</li><li>Proven leadership and people management skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of food production processes, machinery, and safety standards.</li><li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>Production : 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>UAE driving license (Preferred)</li></ul>

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