Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required with a proven track record of driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence
• Demonstrated understanding of business principles, including financial management, market trends, and competitive analysis, with a proven ability to manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and make data-driven decisions that optimize financial results
• Proven ability to drive transformational change, achieve operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and empower team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to lead change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Strong analytical capabilities to assess performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of digital technologies and agile methodologies to support the KHMS cultural transformation, achieving an empowered culture with World Class standards and results for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People
• Implement strategies to drive a Safety & Quality Perfect Culture throughout the Processes, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to identify areas for improvement
• Achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), waste, attainment, and business waste
• Work with Plant Manager, S&OP, Production Scheduling and Maintenance to support managing a complex product portfolio for optimal run strategy and influence future fit portfolio transformation
• Liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders (departments) to ensure full alignment with production schedules, key production milestones and requirements
• Work with KHMS leads to develop and implement continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to leverage KHMS strategies and digital technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in production processes
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management, providing regular updates on plant performance, risks, and opportunities
• Manage and optimize the production budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Foster positive employee relations and engagement by developing front-line leaders, providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.