Factory Manager

Responsibilities:

• Hire, train and supervise production employees, such as assemblers, packers and equipment operators
• Create work schedules, assign tasks and coordinate manufacturing activities
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Allocate resources, such as equipment and personnel, to maintain production standards
• Estimate manufacturing costs and identify ways to reduce them
• Evaluate employees' performance and coach production teams
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure finished goods meet quality standards
• Monitor production output and adjust processes as necessary to meet deadlines
• Provide training and resources to ensure production teams understand safety protocols
• Review and audit production processes to identify strategies for improvement
• Make decisions related to production, such as staffing and scheduling decisions
• Prepare production reports for senior management

Qualification/Requirements:

Educational Background

• Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing: A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering, or related fields to understand the technical aspects of RPET manufacturing processes.
• Management or Business Studies: Additional qualifications in management or business studies can be beneficial for understanding the economic and organizational aspects of factory management.

Professional Experience

• Experience in Manufacturing: Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, in RPET, to understand the specific challenges and opportunities in this industry.
• Leadership Roles: Proven experience in leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to manage teams, projects, and achieve performance targets.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of RPET Processing: Deep understanding of the recycling process, including sorting, Washing, SSP, and reforming processes.
• Process Optimization: Skills in optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency, including familiarity with OEE, 5S methodology, and SMED.
• Quality Management: Expertise in quality control measures, understanding of statistical process control, and ability to implement CAPA Process Capability Performance Index effectively.

Managerial and Soft Skills

• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills to motivate and manage diverse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and improve process efficiency.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to liaise with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Financial Acumen

• Budget Management: Ability to manage and adhere to budgets, with skills in cost reduction and financial analysis to improve cost per unit metrics.

Regulatory and Environmental Knowledge

• Compliance: Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations applicable to the manufacturing and recycling of PET materials.
• Sustainability: Commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and reducing carbon footprint.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma: Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Innovation Management: Ability to foster an innovative environment where new ideas and improvement initiatives are encouraged and implemented.

Customer and Market Orientation

• Customer Satisfaction: Skills in managing and enhancing customer satisfaction through quality products and timely delivery.
• Market Awareness: Understanding of the market dynamics and customer requirements specific to the RPET industry.