Sunlight Technosystems is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece.
Building on 24 years of experience, Sunlight Technosystems is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel.
Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 190+ people we employ.
Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we're looking to hire an experienced Production Manager to join our Production Department in Kilkis, Greece. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the daily production process, the efficient equipment operation of the factory as well as the implementation and achievement of quantitative and qualitative targets with the best functional and efficient way.
Key activities and responsibilities include:
- Leads and monitors the production process; makes periodic checks and adjusts equipment or work practices according to standard operating procedures to optimize efficiency and maintain H&S standards
- Oversees production output versus specifications and is responsible for the achievement of agreed production performance targets
- Identifies issues in the production process and provides recommendations for improvement according to best practices and company’s standards for the efficient and according to schedule production volumes
- Monitors status of daily production order requirements and oversees performance throughout the shift to ensure lines are efficiently staffed.
- Sets the production workflow to meet demands, specifications, and deadlines
- Reviews Shift Supervisors performance according to KPI’s, identifies training needs and provides coaching and direction as needed
- Identifies recruitment needs, and ensures dissemination of know-how within the factory though training initiatives
- Supervises and motivates the team, focusing on creating a high performing culture
- Provides support for work relevant issues and recommends adjustments in job training to improve productivity and efficiency according to manufacturing principles.
- Monitors and analyzes production KPI’s, providing weekly and monthly reports to Plan management; recommends improvements and creates respective action plans in partnership with various teams (e.g. AQ, HR, QC etc.)
- Monitors the safe usage of equipment, safeguard that all employees follow the H&S procedures as required and makes recommendation to H&S team for improvement if needed
- Provides support for work relevant issues and recommends adjustments in job training to improve productivity and efficiency