PRODUCTION OFFICER – Apco Coatings

The Role:

The Production Officer will be responsible for planning and managing the production process to ensure daily and monthly production targets are achieved.

Key Deliverables:

•Allocation of machine and manpower based on the daily production plan and ensure min 100% loading of workers on daily basis.
•Check RM issued to shop floor for each batch before charging.
•Ensure Biocide addition in batches in physical presence and sign on batch card.
•Ensure that the FG gets approved by QC without deviations.
•Compliance with good housekeeping and upkeep of equipment.
•Ensuring monthly production volumes as per plans
•Ensure service level targets are achieved.
•Optimize production to ensure that the minimum stock levels are maintained and control overtime expenses.
•Manage Production and Warehouse to ensure that the goals are achieved as per the plans:

1. a. To prioritize production batches based on need.
2. b. To prioritize tinting orders based on urgency as communicated by Sales.

•Maintain productive and harmonious relations with all employees

1. a. Ensure adherence to the provisions of the company and union agreements.
2. b. Take part in the yearly log of claims negotiations with the workers.

•Plan for production of Island orders based on the cut off of the shipping vessels.
•Ensure compliance to maintain safety standards on the shop floor.
•Ensure compliance with ISO requirements and ensure timely updating of relevant document.
•In-warding of RM and PM on a daily basis, update MIR.
•Monitor the batch level losses and implement corrective actions after discussion with Production Manager.
•Daily toolbox talks with workers, on Safety and Quality.
•Provide assistance to the Production Manager in the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
•Provide assistance to the Production Manager in organizing the periodic medical checkup for workers.
•Ensure disposal of wastewater / sludge is in line with the local regulations.
•Carry out Stock Taking activities as scheduled.
•Ensure reprocessing of mistints / returned material / slow moving FG.
•Daily co-ordination with the Technology Manager for any formulation changes or formulation updating required.
•Any other duties that maybe allocated from time to time.

Qualifications and Attributes

•An appropriate qualification from a recognized tertiary institution OR extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a similar role.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
•Strong leadership qualities and experience in supervising a production team.
•Ability to analyze production issues and identify solutions.
•Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and precision.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Remuneration & Benefits:

An attractive remuneration package including medical insurance and performance bonuses commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. In addition, the Company provides ongoing professional training and development opportunities.