h3Role Scope and Accountabilities /h3 ul liAccountable for the operational performance of one plant/building within ThermoKey's three-plant manufacturing organisation.
/li liLead an organisation of approximately 60 employees across three shifts; exact headcount and structure may vary by plant.
/li liDirectly manage and develop Shift Leaders / Department Supervisors and ensure clear ownership throughout the shift structure.
/li liBalance output, labour and capacity while maintaining safety, quality and delivery requirements.
/li liUse this master profile for STS, ST1 and ST2; plant-specific product mix, processes, team size and equipment should be confirmed before posting.
/li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liTranslate the production plan into daily and weekly priorities, staffing plans and shift-level execution.
/li liEnsure compliance with EHS requirements, quality standards, work instructions and applicable operating procedures.
/li liManage people, materials, equipment and workflow to achieve required output, schedule adherence and customer delivery.
/li liReview Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance through structured daily management and take timely corrective action.
/li liMonitor and improve KPIs including safety, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, on-time delivery, productivity, labour efficiency, downtime and OEE where applicable.
/li liBuild the capability and accountability of Shift Leaders and employees through coaching, performance feedback, skills development and succession planning.
/li liCoordinate priorities and escalations with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Lean and HR.
/li liIdentify constraints,



bottlenecks and capacity risks; sponsor practical countermeasures and capital or process?improvement proposals.
/li liDrive Lean daily management, standard work, 5S, visual management and structured problem solving.
/li liEnsure effective shift handovers and consistent application of standards across all shifts.
/li liSupport new-product introduction, industrialisation and manufacturing changes, ensuring readiness of people, process, equipment and documentation.
/li liPromote employee engagement, constructive labour relations and a culture of ownership, urgency and continuous improvement.
/li /ul h3Decision-Making and Influence /h3 ul liSet day-to-day production priorities within the approved plan and allocate labour and resources across the plant.
/li liStop or escalate work where safety, quality or compliance is at risk.
/li liApprove operational countermeasures within delegated authority and recommend investment, organisation or capacity changes.
/li liInfluence cross?functional priorities required to restore delivery or improve sustained performance.
/li /ul h3Key Relationships /h3 ul liCOO / Operations leadership and peer Production Managers.
/li liPlanning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics.
/li liQuality, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Lean and RD/Engineering.
/li liHR and EHS.
/li liShift Leaders, supervisors and all plant employees.
/li /ul h3Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liDegree in Engineering,



Operations, Manufacturing or a related field is preferred; equivalent technical education and substantial relevant experience may be considered.
/li liSignificant production-management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including responsibility for people and operational results.
/li liDemonstrated experience leading multi-shift operations and front?line leaders.
/li liExperience with Lean manufacturing, KPI management, structured problem solving and capacity/productivity improvement.
/li liExperience in mechanical, metalworking, heat?exchanger, HVAC/refrigeration or comparable engineered?product manufacturing is advantageous.
/li liWorking English and effective communication in the local plant environment.
/li /ul h3Technical Competencies /h3 ul liProduction planning and execution in a multi-shift environment.
/li liSafety, quality, delivery and cost performance management.
/li liLean daily management, standard work, 5S and problem solving.
/li liOEE, downtime, labour efficiency, scrap/rework and capacity analysis.
/li liPeople leadership, performance management and workforce development.
/li liChange management and cross?functional operational coordination.
/li /ul h3Behavioural Competencies /h3 ul liVisible leadership and strong shop?floor presence.
/li liOwnership and accountability for end-to-end plant results.
/li liUrgency with disciplined prioritisation and escalation.
/li liClear communication, coaching and constructive challenge.
/li liData-based decision making and continuous improvement.
/li liAbility to align teams and execute through ambiguity and change.
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