Head of Production
- Port Louis
- 51,000 - 75,000
- Permanent
- Added 13/05/2025
- Closing 12/06/2025
- Twahir Dandoo
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To efficiently manage the operations within Blowing, Injection, Extrusion, Mixing, Grinding, Quality and Printing departments, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production that meets customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Plan and monitor daily production schedules.
- Ensure cost-effective production with low overtime and high efficiency.
- Supervise correct quantity and quality of outputs.
- Optimize use of human and material resources.
- Maintain housekeeping and discipline on the production floor.
- Coordinate proper shutdowns during emergencies or holidays.
Quality Assurance & Control
- Implement and monitor ISO, HACCP, and internal quality standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformities.
- Develop and update product specifications.
- Ensure proper documentation and statistical reporting.
- Oversee quality control/assurance at all production stages.
Team & Resource Management
- Supervise, support, and motivate the production and quality team.
- Monitor employee attendance and manage absenteeism.
- Conduct annual performance reviews.
- Train staff on management systems and safety procedures.
Customer & Supplier Relations
- Respond to customer complaints with corrective/preventive actions.
- Liaise with local and international suppliers for materials and parts.
- Ensure prompt and efficient communication across departments.
Compliance & Safety
- Participate in Safety & Health committees.
- Enforce compliance with OSHA and legal standards.
- Conduct internal audits and follow up on audit findings.
Inventory & Maintenance
- Ensure proper stock levels and cost-effective inventory control.
- Coordinate maintenance tasks and long-term equipment planning.
- Evaluate and oversee subcontractor production/quality.
Systems & Documentation
- Establish and improve quality and production management systems.
- Maintain updated documentation aligned with certification bodies.
- Coordinate with auditors and maintain certification status.
Other Duties
- Any other relevant or assigned tasks by management in line with company policies and objectives.
Qualifications & Main Skills
- Holder of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical or business administration or any other related field.
- At least six (6) years’ experience in senior technical positions.
- Experience in the manufacturing sector will be a definite advantage.
- Strong technical proficiency and multitasking skills.
- A good command of French and English is essential.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Good mastery of MS Office.