• Oversee the production process to ensure alignment with the production plan.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to establish and maintain production standards.
• Develop, review, and improve production processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Improve and monitor departmental staff performance to ensure production targets are met.
• Manage and supervise operational staff to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the production plan.
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues arising during production.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports summarising production performance, issues, and improvement actions.
• Supervise team members to ensure compliance with company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Analyse customer products and identify alternative sourcing solutions to reduce lead time and cost.
• Prepare samples and datasheets from suppliers for customer evaluation and approval.
• Review customer Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) and compare required parts within the SAP system.
• Maintain a component AVL system for all customers and collaborate with purchasing buyers to identify solutions where components appear in customer AVLs but are not available in SAP.
• Follow up with the Product Design Engineering (PDE) team to update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for newly approved samples and AVL changes.
• Identify and propose solutions for end-of-life (EOL) materials.
• Support the Purchasing team in sourcing components through broker purchases when required.
• Track and maintain Purchase Price Variance (PPV) related to procurement activities.
• Conduct cost analysis comparing PPV against quoted prices and provide monthly cost-saving reports to the Purchasing Department.
• Comply with the company’s safety and environmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.