Deputy Area Manager - Hot Preparation

MISSION / PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage the Production Area - Hot Preparation in alignment with Area Manager regarding:

• Planning and executing of Production Plan
• Managing of machine, equipment & material
• Managing of people responsibilities & development
• Controlling of costs and budget
• Ensuring safety, 5S

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS

ESH

• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Fosters a culture of ESH awareness and continuous improvement by (1) enforcing safety rules, regulations, and company standards, (2) conducting regular safety checks, toolbox talks, and reporting, (3) promoting a zero-incident culture and supporting safety initiatives, (4) preparing reaction plan in alignment with ESH requirements.

PRODUCTION

• KPI monitoring and fulfillment
• Production management: Machines, Equipment, Material
• Participate in external and internal audits, develop and implement improvement plans
• Ensures the machine are handed-over to the support departments as committed for Corrective / Preventive Maintenance, Calibration and Project. Tracks the progress and ensures the machines are handed-over to Production as planned within safety & quality requirements.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Shift Management: Pattern & People (blue collar & department specialists)
• Coordinate with HR regarding people development (recruitment, training, performance, potential)
• Team communication and alignment
• Leads and Coaches the Shift Leaders
• Collaborates with the Shift Leaders & support departments to review, improve & perform mandatory checklists.
• Steps-in to resolve urgent operational challenges and escalates Machines and/or Quality impacts on the Delivery target (time & quantity) to the Production Area Manager if the production planning is delayed. The escalation speed shall be aligned with the machine criticality for the plant.
• Coordinates people development (ePR release, recruitment, skills matrix & training, performance, potential) with Human Relations according to the Competency Management System.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Communicates with QM regarding legal and corporate standards as well as customer requirements
• Participates in external and internal audits, develops and implements improvement plans
• Coordinates the containment actions and problem resolution in case of customer complaints and/or internal rejects with Production, Engineering, Process and Quality team
• Represents the Business Team during internal and/or external audits and coordinates the definition of improvement measures to close the findings with the actions’ owner (CBT2 Core & Extended team).
• Writes-up, and steers the CBT2/CBT1 members, to define comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions aligned with FMEA and Control Plan requirements.

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Engineering or Manufacturing or Science, distinctive results (above average results).
• Professional Experience: min. 1 year experience in people management, min 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Managing several teams up to 70 people in shift system, preferred 24/7 shift.
• Project and/or Process Experience: Project Management.
• Leadership Experience: People Development, Task Delegation, Shift Management.
• Intercultural / International Experience: Work experience in international groups & projects.
• Good command of English.

What We Offer :

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation.
• Housing allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Provident fund.
• Flexible working program.
• Family health care program.
• Group insurance (medical, dental).
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).

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