Operations Manager
Camfil Middel East
Total years of experience :18 years, 4 Months
Key Responsibilities
Control & Plan
o Responsible for the operations P&L and KPIs.
o Prepare annual Budget Control expenses based on forecasted volume and keep Production Cost competitiveness.
o Prepare production performance reports for management review.
o Review (monthly) manufacturing capacity in line with existing equipment's, head count and other constraints versus demand and backing
o Make the necessary changes and formulate action plans to meet the required backlog through headcount adjustments, reviewing machine status, working hours, etc
o Ensure quality products are delivered on time to meet customer satisfaction of product and delivery time.
o Take immediate actions to all customer complaints by responding in short time for replacement/rework of products and Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction is achieved.
o Supervise the company’s supply chain and inventory.
o Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency.
Team development and support
o To lead the Production, to manufacture the different types / ranges of air filters at the correct quality to meet company's goals for both quantity and quality at the right time based on the customer's requirement.
o To lead the production planning to Scheduling of works for production in order to meet the Production capacity, Machine capacity & delivery dateline
o Follow up operations training program with the Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager/MR and ensure all Production Technicians / Operators are qualified in their respective operations.
o To lead the team to Be aware and implement the Health, Safety, Environment & Energy-saving policy and Hazards, Risks and significant aspects - Impacts associated with their work activities.
o Follow up on training program to ensure all production department employees are qualified in their respective operations.
o Follow up operations training program with the Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager/MR and ensure all Production Technicians / Operators are qualified in their respective operations.
o Create a culture of strict adherence to specification / procedure and the values of internal customer relationship.
o Ensure effective communication link exist with subordinate through weekly and monthly meetings
Continuous improvement
o Encourage group activities. (Continuous Improvement Team).
o Continuously improve manufacturing performance through regular review of process capability, efficiency, yield and quality
o Analyse machine downtime, production performance, and yield and quality performance.
o Improve manufacturing performance through regular review of process capability and formulate improvement plan.
o Meet with relevant sections / groups and formulate improvement plan.
o Maintain a well-organized layout and clean shop floor through the 5S program
o Identify weakness in the organization and plan training programs to rectify
o Apply lean and visual management, in all the process.
o Lead the cost reduction projects.
Strategy Development.
o Prepare and update monthly and yearly goals and objective for different section of the operations in line with the company's goals and objective.
o Set direction based on these goals and objectives.
o Follow and be involve in the company’s planning, policy, and strategic decisions.
o Work with global sourcing for raw material localization strategy.
Company Profile: Al Nasser Group offers integrated solutions for professional lighting and building control systems in Saudi Arabia, Middle East region.
Key Projects to Credit:
• SAP
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S system
• TPM
• Installing and operating SMT line (Surface mounting technology )
Key Responsibilities:
Production:
• Responsible for All activities for 2 shifts Production (CNC machines sheet metal + electrostatic Powder coating line + Plastic extrusion machines + SMT line +8 Assembly lines).
• Study daily production plan in advance and plan resources in advance so that the target production can be achieved.
• Coordinate with quality control department for continuous quality monitoring and control and initiate proactive corrective steps to ensure that finished product quality conforms to quality specifications.
• Monitor actual daily production continuously, resolve constraints, and escalate major issues to management for seeking intervention as and when required.
• Identify production capacity bottlenecks, determine additional machinery and equipment requirement, process changes and recommend suitable action plans to management for approval and implementation.
• Develop systems to build quality right from the input stage, educate vendors to adopt same practice and manufacturing processes so that right quality product is manufactured first time.
New Initiatives:
• Understand functionalities of production planning available in ERP system, gaps and changes required to meet critical business requirements and implement standard processes and customized processes to meet organization’s needs.
• Analyze and identify areas of improvement for reduction of wastage and resources and implement lean manufacturing principles to minimize cost and maximize output.
• Prepare documentation of standard operating procedures for management approval and circulate to all concerned for compliance.
• Study best practices in similar industries, collect information on productivity, manpower and costs of similar size companies and implement suitable action plans to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Train employees and implement total productive maintenance to improve ownership and enhance overall equipment effectiveness.
• Introduce 5S concepts to employees in production department and initiate actions to implement step-wise action plans to improve housekeeping and eliminate unwanted materials, machinery and equipment.
• Induct employees to safe work procedures and to identify safety hazards for taking appropriate safety measures for incident and accident free records.
Human Resource Management:
• Conduct periodic performance appraisal of the subordinates, identify areas and skills to be improved and counsel them with feedback on areas and skills to be improved and action plans to achieve them.
• Initiate and organize training programs for subordinates to equip them with required knowledge and skills to achieve the targets.
• Ensure motivation of employees through performance based reward system and up-gradation of competent employees capable of undertaking higher responsibilities.
• Measure key performance indicators for the entire department and as well as area wise, compare with targets, initiate appropriate measures to achieve the targets
Schneider Electric provides technology and integrated solutions to optimize energy usage in markets like energy and infrastructure, industry, data centers, buildings and residential complex.
KEY PROJECTS TO CREDIT:
• Schneider Production System
• 5 S System
• ISO Quality System
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production:
• Monitored production plan and ensured that regular production targets are achieved by planning the resources and resolving shop floor problems on daily basis.
• Determined work center-wise production capacity requirements and identified gaps with existing production facilities to recommend areas where production capacities are to be enhanced.
• Supervised production, identified problem areas and guided the team by resolving problems and issues arising out from time to time.
• Collected data on daily, weekly and monthly production, prepared and circulated reports to all concerned for information and necessary action.
Functional Leadership:
• Trained employees and maintained records of manufacturing drawings, quality plans, machine catalogues, and work instructions.
• Conducted short duration meetings on Scheduled Production System in all the areas of production departments at different levels of the management.
• Implemented optimum production optimum assembly process as per Schneider Production System to optimize production and minimize cost.
• Introduced and tracked hours of designers and workers in Schneider Production System to improve utilization and reduce idle hours.
• Involved production team to implement Schneider Production System properly to achieve high score as per the system.
Human Resource Management:
• Trained employees on ISO quality procedures, plans, work instructions etc. And ensured proper implementation.
• Identified skill and knowledge requirement for each category of people and prepared their training program to improve their knowledge and skills to the required standards.
• Prepared safe working procedures and identified on the job safety hazards to train up the employees for incident and accident free performance.
• Implement 5S initiative step by step by training up employees to improve housekeeping standards and maintain safe working conditions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepared production plan based on sales plan and finished goods inventory status, work in progress inventories, in consultation with sales and production departments.
• Calculated material requirements as per production plan and bill of materials for each product and model in order to determine quantities and delivery schedules.
• Prepared techno-commercial offers for materials required based on discussion with application engineers for submission to customers.
• Attended technical and commercial meetings with production departments and application engineers to provide information on status of materials and obtain technical specifications.
• Monitored actual production with reference to plan and report progress to the management to seek intervention, if necessary.
• Visited clients’ sites and provide requisite clarifications on technical and commercial matters to provide full customer satisfaction.
• Updated knowledge and kept abreast of latest developments in heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology and competitors’ products.
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT:
• 6 Months, Business Development Assistant, Sitra Alamal