Production Team Lead

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee the realization of Assembly production according to the production plan and specifications, while ensuring strict compliance with safety standards.
• Optimize and improve production processes to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of customer-needed parts in line with production demands and lean principles (JIS, JIT, Kanban).
• Report key production KPIs, including output, standstills, OEE, scrap rates, and safety incidents.
• Plan and control manpower in the Assembly area, including absentee management and resource allocation with a focus on safe working practices.
• Lead the implementation and adherence to EMS (Environmental Management System) and Workplace Safety Regulations across the Assembly Area
• Plan inspections, define sampling strategies, and verify parts based on BSH standards and safety requirements.
• Ensure smooth flow and timely delivery of inspected parts to the production line to meet customer and production requirements, without creating bottlenecks.

Preferred candidate profile

• Act as the key contact for production line, product audit, and material-related quality and safety issues.
• Maintain and update incoming quality inspection plans, records, and reports , ensuring safety and compliance data is documented.
• Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) and safe handling of measurement equipment.
• Accountable for timely closure of quality and safety issues identified during line operations and product audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization projects in the quality and safety domains.
• Coordinate production system activities like 5S, problem-solving, safety audits, and process standardization.
• Foster a safety-first culture through daily interactions, safety talks, and participation in safety committees.
• Collaborate in projects, workshops, and cross-departmental initiatives with safety at the core of execution.
• Manage time attendance and abnormality reports for direct employees, including documentation of safety incidents or deviations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of core quality and safety tools: 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Kaizen.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and safety leadership skills.
• Experience in SAP for production, quality, and safety compliance modules.
• Experience in refrigerator or home appliance manufacturing.