- Coordinates the activities of the Production Department, ensuring efficient organization of resources, achievement of operational objectives, and alignment of all processes with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Ensures production processes are aligned with operational standards and business priorities, supporting continuous improvement and reliable delivery through defined KPIs, including efficiency, OEE, optimal use of resources, and quality levels.
- Fosters teamwork, a positive work environment, and high employee performance, while encouraging accountability, engagement, and collaboration across the team.
- Leads and coordinates all continuous improvement initiatives across the production and operations area, ensuring sustainable improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Drives the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S, to enhance operational performance.
- Works cross-functionally with quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other departments to deliver improvement initiatives.
- Supports digitalization, automation, and process optimization initiatives in production.
- Monitors and communicates project status, milestones, and impact in a clear and structured way to management.
Qualifications & Experience
- University degree in a technical field (Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines).
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing / production environments (experience in the electronics industry is an advantage).
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing production teams.
- Proven experience in high-volume, complex, or multi-shift manufacturing operations.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification is an advantage.
- Strong track record in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational transformation.
- Experience managing budgets, headcount, and performance KPIs, including OEE.
- Strong people leadership and team development skills.
- Ability to lead through change and drive operational discipline.
- Data-driven decision-maker with a structured problem-solving approach.
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational involvement.