Head of Production & Engineering (mattress, furniture)

Production Output & Productivity: Achieve daily/weekly productivity targets in line with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). Maintain optimum utilization of manpower, machines and resources
Production Planning & Schedule Adherence: Ensure MPS execution accuracy (plan vs. actual output). Minimize production variances and delays.
Manufacturing Cost Control: Monitor production and overhead costs (actual vs. budget). Implement cost reduction initiatives and improve cost per unit.
Quality & Scrap Performance: Achieve target scrap/reject rates. Reduce outgoing quality defects, rework and customer complaints.
On-Time Delivery (OTIF): Ensure 95–100% on-time delivery of finished goods to customers. Minimize schedule disruptions and bottlenecks.
Maintenance & Asset Reliability: Implement and track the Preventive Maintenance Program. Ensure machinery/equipment uptime and cost control (actual vs. budget).
Continuous Improvement (Lean/Kaizen): Lead process improvement projects to reduce waste, increase efficiency and optimize takt time. Track improvement KPIs (e.g., cycle time reduction, yield improvement).
Risk & Compliance Management: Conduct production risk assessments and implement mitigation measures. Ensure ISO 9001 compliance in production planning and execution.
Team Development & Leadership: Train, coach and mentor production supervisors and operators. Develop skills to strengthen succession readiness and accountability.
Reporting & KPI Monitoring: Provide regular reports on production performance, MPS adherence, scrap rate, OTIF and cost variances. Escalate deviations with corrective actions.