Director - Manufacturing & Production - Consumer Durable/Manufacturing Firm

Overall Purpose of the Role :

- Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence. Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the customer's expectations, managing teams and projects across the business. Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.

- Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritized and facilitated, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Development:

- Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business.

- Create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance.

- Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.

- Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.

- Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.

- Take ownership of the manufacturing policy, guidelines, and any associated documents

- Initiate and develop creative and innovative manufacturing processes.