Production Superintendent

Department: Production

Job Title: Production Superintendent (Bilingual Preferred)

JOB PURPOSE

The Production Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations. This position involves managing production processes, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and leading a team of production personnel. The Production Superintendent plays a critical role in achieving production targets, maintaining a safe work environment, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee production activities to meet targets.
• Allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, efficiently and profitably.
• Monitor production performance to minimize waste, optimize quality, and maintain safety.
• Oversee control compliance to ensure that products meet established specifications.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to conduct inspections, tests, and audits to maintain product quality.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians focused on continuous improvement.
• Provide development opportunities to elevate/enhance employee skills and performance.
• Lead a work environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Initiate opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with all other departments to excel at continuous optimization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), initiate improvements where failing, and duplication of success.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate production goals, targets, and updates to upper management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze production reports, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and response plans.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate raw material inventories.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual preferred (English, Mandarin)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent. Masters degree is a plus.
• Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience with a strong background in production management, typically 5\u201310 years.
• Solid background in achieving process optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making competence.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.
• A history of leadership success.

PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Operations Manager / Director