Job Description – Production Head
Base Location: Accra, Ghana, West Africa
Reporting To (Title): Factory Manager
Superior’s Superior Title: Business Head
Nationality: Open for any nationality
Visa Status: Bachelor
Experience: 15–20 years’ relevant experience in Printing/Lamination/Slitting/Extrusion Operations
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to achieve set production targets of the Printing/Lamination/Slitting/Extrusion operations.
Job Context & Major Challenges
(What are the specific aspects of the job that provide a challenge to the job holder in the context of the job?)
- Process control
- Quality and compliances
- People management
- Principal Accountabilities
A. Process Control
Accountability:
- Ensure Printing/Lamination/Slitting/Extrusion machine operations meet production targets and provide support.
Supporting Actions:
- Ensure quality with minimum waste and adherence to safety measures.
- Ensure production targets are met.
- Ensure daily shift goals and metrics of the lamination jobs are met with process adherence.
- Ensure lamination jobs are completed as per approved specifications.
- Ensure adherence to quality that meets customer requirements to avoid customer complaints and to comply with SOPs.
- Carry out machine cleaning and provide assistance in machine maintenance.
- Drive continuous and ongoing process implementation and improvement.
B. Quality & Compliance
Accountability:
- Participate in audits, train local employees, implement SOPs, and communicate quality metrics to staff.
Supporting Actions:
- Provide assistance in development of new products and support to customers.
- Be proficient in GMPs and have experience working in an ISO quality management systems environment.
- Perform Quality Control checks.
C. People Management & Resource Utilization
Accountability:
- Ensure effective utilization of all resources, including human resources.
Supporting Actions:
- Demonstrate good people‑management skills with a track record of developing individuals; be a good team player.
- Handle manpower planning and budgeting as per agreed cost and productivity norms.
- Ensure inter‑department workflow is smooth and well coordinated.
- Competencies & Skills
A. Technical or Functional Competencies
- Hands‑on experience of Printing/Lamination/Slitting Operations machines is a must.
- Knowledge of inks, adhesives, resins, and films used in multilayer flexible packaging.
- Oversee and manage all process lines, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high‑quality production processes.
- Allocate resources and manage shifts effectively to meet production schedules while maintaining a high level of quality and safety.
- Promote a team culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.
- Work with the production planning team to develop and execute detailed schedules for all processes, ensuring timely delivery of finished products.
- Monitor and track production progress to ensure that deadlines are met and resolve any delays or challenges promptly.
- Review and manage production orders to ensure that required materials, machinery, and labor resources are available and optimized.
- Identify opportunities for improving all processes to increase output, improve quality, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.
- Manage daily and monthly reports and records for production, breakdowns, and consumption of inks, adhesive, solvent, film, and resin.
- Use SAP or any operating system for recording production data.
- Manage materials and reconciliation of inks, adhesive, solvents, resins, films, WIP, and finished goods.
- Monitor on a daily basis input, output, wastage, and consumption.
- Monitor and manage spare‑parts inventory for all machines, ensuring that critical components are always available.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during all processes, including machine breakdowns, material inconsistencies, or quality issues.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of operators and technicians in all processes.
- Conduct performance evaluations, training, and skill development to improve team performance and ensure high production standards.
- Oversee and manage the Slitting department; monitor output and wastage; reconcile input and output; maintain daily and monthly records.
B. Managerial Competencies
- Planning and organizing skills
- Good execution and delegation skills
- Decision‑making ability
C. Human Competencies
- Communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Networking ability
- Achievement orientation, driving team and assigning tasks
D. Conceptual Competencies
- Creative thinking (thinking out of the box)
- Strategic thinking
- Tolerance
- Job Purpose of Direct Reports
The job purpose of the direct reportees is to achieve the overall production targets of the lamination department as per the agreed costs and norms. - Organizational Relationships (If Applicable)
Internal & External Contacts and Nature of Interaction:
- All departments and functions within the factory – on a day‑to‑day basis.
- General Manager – as and when required.
- Operations Head & Outlets Team – on a regular basis.
- Finance & Accounts Department – as and when required.
- HR Department – on all HR‑related matters (recruitment, salaries, confirmations, transfers, etc.).
- Admin – on all admin‑related issues.
- Government Departments & External Agencies – as and when required
- Vendors – external, as and when required.
Expat Benefits:
- Savings Potential: Based on experience upto $2000 offshore net savings shall be paid on a quarterly basis to candidate’s designated account
- Annual Bonus Potential (Variable Component): At management discretion
- Local Allowance: As per company policy paid on monthly basis
- Visa Status: Individual / Bachelor (Without Family)
- Accommodation: Fully Furnished company provided Accommodation
- Transport: Company provided car and driver for official purpose as per policy
- Medical: As per company policy
- Contract Period: 24 Months
- Air passage: Post completion of 24 months
- Leave: 30 calender days post completion of 12 Months
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