Responsibilities
* Own shift-by-shift performance against OTD and OAE targets.
* Align cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality) to remove constraints immediately.
* Enforce production standards and ensure adherence to standard work.
* Control labour deployment and overtime spend.
* Ensure material, tooling, and machine readiness before shift starts.
* Escalate and resolve bottlenecks immediately.
* Own production risk mitigation and drive recovery plans when targets are missed.
Performance & Discipline
* Lead daily tier meetings with clear actions and ownership.
* Hold supervisors accountable for safety, output, and quality.
* Reduce scraps, rework, and unplanned downtime.
* Challenge underperformance directly and constructively.
* Drive 5S and workplace discipline.
* Own performance dashboards and recovery tracking.
* Analyse trends and eliminate systemic losses.
* Identify and eliminate losses impacting OAE.
* Improve cycle time and workflow efficiency.
* Work closely with Engineering to resolve recurring breakdowns.
* Drive practical Lean improvements on the shop floor.
* Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders
* Set clear expectations and performance standards and challenge underperformance
* Build a culture of accountability and ownership
* Support training and cross-skilling initiatives
* Demonstrate ability to stabilise and control in high pressure environment.
* Confident communicator who challenges constructively and sets clear expectations.
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure full adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO standards.
* Maintain safe systems of work
* Act immediately on safety risks
* Champion safe behaviour culture
* Conduct routine EHS reviews and EHS audits on the shop floor
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