Production Manager
Lootah Industries
Total des années d'expérience :25 years, 4 Mois
o Optimized balance between merchandise availability and inventory holdings within budget and forecasts. Provided leadership to the operation and procurement to deliver products and services at the required lead-time, quality and costs.
o Responsible for complete fulfilment of customer orders, including: Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Scheduling, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Customer Service.
Identified opportunities- new sources, new technologies, new materials/services, customers- for fulfilling the needs and made resources available to the organization. Production processes for the manufacture of Bitumen products emulsion, solution and other coatings were implemented. Oversaw the installation of necessary equipment and ensured the safe operation of the facility to meet business plans by providing leadership for the implementation and adherence to site safety, environmental, quality and responsible care policies and procedures. Approval and licensing for the production of materials were implemented with the local authorities and HSE planning was initiated.
Was responsible to strategize, manage and control performance of Quality Assurance Department in according to the Groups objectives.Coordinated management reviews and followed up on activities resulting from these reviews. Planned, coordinated and participated in the Internal Quality Audit Program for the whole group. Enhanced coordination of Quality Audits / Assessments conducted by the regulatory authorities as required by the respective regulatory requirements and successfully recertified the ISO QMS.
New testing standards and equipment were acquired and implemented. Educated and coached all staff on the implementation and requirements of QMS. Managed the customer complaints management process by working with the production and project departments.
Championed the identification, development and implementation of projects and initiatives which resulted in product/service enhancement, cost efficiencies and business alignment consistent with objectives of the organization.
Accountability for profit, loss, and management for all departments responsible for complete fulfilment of customer orders, including: Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Scheduling, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Customer Service.
Increased Productivity, Profitability and customer satisfaction by adopting value based purchasing and optimum inventory levels being maintained and 95% on time deliveries. Implemented ISO QMS, 5 S programmes and Safety, which increased waste reduction and improved safety with lost downtime reduced to 40 hrs thereby increasing Job satisfaction. I was the QMR and Chairman for the safety and health committee.