Production manager (Thermoforming)

Last application date

2024-04-30

Nefab Vietnam is part of the Nefab Group which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 70 years of experience combined with competence and presence in more than 30 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Lithium Batteries. Nefab has about 4000 employees in Europe, North & South America and Asia. In 2022, the turnover was SEK 9.5 billion approximately. The owners of Nefab Group are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB (Wallenberg).

1. JOB SUMMARY

The Production Manager for Nefab Bac Ninh thermoform tray factory will be overall in charge of the manufacturing operations which includes of production, raw material and finished goods warehouse and inventory, people management of relevant areas and KPI management of management. In addition, this position will take full accountability of ensuring all facilities are maintained and safety procedures and policies are enforced, to ensure zero accidents and/or injuries and to follow corporate Code of Conduct policy. This position will report to Operations Manager of Nefab Vietnam.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Activities

  • Provide overall direction of the raw materials/storage, production operation and people management, and planning activities.
  • Set up and implementation of standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor production cost and overheads, and adjusting process and resources to minimize cost.
  • Evaluate and adjust available production capacity and planned requirements to meet changing demands.
  • Responsible for site efficient operations and continual improvement of supply chain operation to meet cost and service requirement.
  • Ensure product quality standards are developed and met.
  • Resolve problems on site as they arise, reducing the impact of unforeseen difficulties.
  • Support and drive implementation of Quality and Environment Management Systems (ISO9001 and ISO14001).

Customer & Supplier Communication (Internal & External)

  • Working with Contract Manufacturer with understand and comply with end customer requirement which includes of quality, quantity, delivery schedule etc..
  • Work closely with sales team to maintain close relationship with customers and explore opportunities outside existing customer database.
  • Drive overall cost savings target which set by Managing Director.

Facility Management

  • Maintain and improve the factory facility.
  • Keep 5S at all the time.
  • Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human capital resources.
  • Develop relationships to improve performance with employees.
  • Build positive working relationships within the global organization and serve as point of contact for broader corporate initiatives.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in relate field.

Experience

  • This position requires a university level education and minimum 5 years’ Experience in Plastic industry (Thermoforming Tray Manufacturing or Plastic Extrusion). Experience related to packaging industry is seen as a plus.
  • Experience with ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 implementation and maintenance as well as customer audit experience is desirable.     

  • Have experience with production planning.                                                       

Languages

  • Vietnamese and English communication for both reading and writing.

Skills and competencies

  • High workload capability.
  • Have basic knowledge of Kaizen and 8 MUDA.
  • Good interpersonal skills organized and leadership.
  • Ready to learn, Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Highly motivated, independent individual with strong leadership and people management skills
  • Good quality problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English with customers, suppliers, and all other departments within the company as well as Managing Director and Group and Regional Quality Team
  • High level of confidentiality
  • Good Office software skills (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
  • Document Control System (such as Master Control) experience is a plus.
  • ERP experience is a plus.

4. COMPANY CORE VALUES AND WAYS OF WORKING

Our Core Values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation and Communication. At Nefab you are expected to respect the environment, while putting customers first. In our global organization we cooperate and communicate, and you are empowered to innovate and simplify.

Nefab embraces diversity and equal opportunities, and therefore welcome all applications. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

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