Production Manager

Key Accountabilities Production Management Control production activities, material flow, and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules of the assigned production line(s). Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity. Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance and minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules. Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities. Production Process Management Define manufacturing processes and procedures for a specific area in line with safety, EHS standards and efficiency/ productivity requirements. Propose ideas for the continuous improvement program in the area. Take care of necessary capacity improvements to fulfill the demand evolution and prevent new asset investments. Be the owner of Lean program roll out and relevant Team Board/meetings. Independently identify and solve process and product related problems. Establish manufacturing and quality control standards and develop budget controls and plans. People Management Monitor employee job performance such as attendance, quality, and productivity. Oversee development of the work team within department through coaching, training and engaging team members through effective cascading of goals, visual performance boards and performance management and ongoing communications of factory changes and performance. Support employee involvement in safety, analytical problem solving, lean initiatives, fostering a teamwork atmosphere. Administer personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel. Solid line(s) to Plant Manager Dotted line(s) to n/a Number of direct reports n/a Number of total reports n/a Number of dotted line(s) reports n/a Performance Measures KPIs agreed in yearly MbO. Other requirements Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required.

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial. Internal contacts Regional and local Operations managersEngineering teamQuality Control / Quality Assurance teamWarehouse teamSupply and Logistics team External contacts Service providers and suppliers3rd party manufacturing Education University (Degree) in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline. Experience 4 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations management.2 years of progressive experience in people management. Knowledge and skills Good people management and interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence and a strong team player.

Highly motivated and results orientated.

Ability to find solutions and proactively solve problems.

Ability to manage projects and drive to completion.

Expertise in world class manufacturing concepts (LEAN).Expertise in product industrialization.

Expertise in change management.

Strong understanding of business process/system redesign.

Strong understanding of financial concepts (e.g.

OPEX, CAPEX

). Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.