Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager - Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple production teams to meet daily operational targets.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives across the production function.
• Conduct monthly manpower planning and utilization at the plant level.
• Implement measures to control line-side inventory and reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Identify training needs and implement development plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain effective housekeeping and 5S practices on the shop floor.
• Handle union-related matters with professionalism and strategic foresight.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis for HSE events.

Technical Competencies:

• Health and Safety Fundamentals

  Promotes a proactive safety culture.

• HSE Incident Investigation

  Conducts thorough root cause analyses.

• Continuous Process Improvement

  – Applies lean and waste reduction methodologies.

Required Experience:

• Intermediate level of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record in managing unionized teams and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Hands on experience in problem - solving techniques.
• Knowledge of operational or business excellence.

Core Skills:

• Union Management

  – Skilled in handling labor relations and negotiations.

• Effective Communication

  – Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.

• Influencing Power

  – Ability to drive change and gain buy-in across teams.