Lead, Production

Reporting Relationship The Production Lead reports directly to the Operations Manager in Component Repair Services - Singapore. Responsibilities: • The Production Lead is responsible for managing the production unit to ensure the optimal cost and delivery performance of the unit under his/her charge. Control and optimize use of all resources available to produce parts with the best turn time, best quality and lowest cost possible • Plans day-to-day operations, assigns manpower, plans overtime, monitors/measures employee utilization/efficiency and works with employees to ensure key metrics are achieved • Ensure that products are repaired or processed to the required specifications and governing job instructions and other technical data to meet quality compliance. • Provide hands-on support to process parts and establish good standard work for key processes. • Assist in establishing standard hours and track performance and productivity, efficiency and utilization to meet targets. • Assist to plan manpower requirements and required training to maintain a skilled workforce to improve productivity and ensure that quality of parts repaired or coated are not compromised. • Implement on-the-job training programs and schedule the required OJT activities to meet the training plan. • Develop and review competency-based assessments. • Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve and arrest any quality problems and operations internal controls. • Interface with the various business functions in problems solving and to achieve cell goals and company’s objectives • Ensure that safety and internal controls are followed when working towards production objectives. • Continuously improve work methods and drive set up reduction and mistake-proofing and other lean initiatives. Formulate and lead continuous improvement projects as required. • Demonstrate personal commitment to EH&S by meeting all EH&S legislation and regulations and driving EH&S compliance and surfacing/ correcting every unsafe situation • Ensure that all production equipment is properly maintained according to the TPM plan and schedules. • Liaise with Materials Department to ensure that adequate materials are made available to the shop to support production. • Work closely with the Customer Service team to plan and execute schedules with customer priorities and requirements in mind to achieve customer satisfaction. • Assist and has input in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports. • Execute special projects as assigned. Special Skills Requirements • Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills • Performance Management, Staff evaluation and appraisal. • Apply Human Factors and Error Management • Awareness of Airworthiness Regulation Requirements • Apply critical thinking and analytical skill • Develop and lead effective teams. • Clear, concise and effective communication • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. • Lean manufacturing experience with a continuous improvement mindset. • Implement Lean concepts to work processes. • Apply innovative improvement methods. • Process and detail oriented, including strong interpersonal and prioritization skills. Academic Qualifications and Working Experience • Diploma or degree in Engineering Discipline • At least 5 Years working experience preferably in an Aerospace MRO industry and 3 years in a similar role. • Extensive hands-on working experience in a shop environment and managing a culturally diversified team. • Proven ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve business goals • Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills. • Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement