OPEX Lead

Summary The Opex Lead shall lead and manage the integrity of manufacturing data with responsibilities for safety, and people management underpinned by a continuous drive to make improvements in departmental operations and related services. This position serves as a strategic leader, coach, and driver of MCC strategic initiatives in operations. To ensure optimum utilisation of plant equipment through effective data interpretation. Responsibilities Safety • The OPEX lead shall serve as the site safety champion. Champion all aspects safety within the department. • Instill a sense of self responsibility for safety among employees. • Exhibit a safety-first attitude in all that is done, ensure a healthy and safe environment. • Assure the safety of the employees and the safe use of equipment, including housekeeping an environmental compliance. • Personally, comply and ensure employee compliance with all workplace and product safety standards and procedures. Quality • Optimize the production process to ensure that quality is built-in, not inspected in. • Quality levels must meet customer requirements. • Support quality initiatives and corrective actions to drive a culture that supports our Quality Statement and helps employees learn and improve. • Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC including but not limited to handling procedures, paperwork requirements, etc. • Compliance with all data integrity, product safety, and all standards required. Operations • Support the goals of the plant by improving productivity through data analysis • Ensure manufacturing data integrity by monitoring input data reports and assemble in SAGE • Utilize captured data for production performance analysis in order to minimize machine down time and increase availability. • Coordinates the development and implementation of written best practices documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in alignment with training and educational objectives • Establish, monitor, and achieve departmental operating key performance indicators • Establish and monitor annual goals and objectives for the department and reporting monthly performance against agreed targets. • Understands the production process flow and participates in ensuring that GMP are implemented and sustained in the process • Clearly communicate goals and drive accountability throughout the department. • Drive cost saving initiatives via VSM • Instill a customer excellent in equipment run ability. • Contribute to company cross- functional teams, to achieve the overall effectiveness of customer relationships. • Manage the capacity and capability of the department by making informed decision that optimize profitability and lead time expectations. • Develop and continually improve technical knowledge of processes to continually improve and problem solve. • Develop and manage Monthly departmental reports demonstrating continuous improvements. • To carry out any other duties as may be required by the Management from time to time People • Build, develop and manage a high performing team to instill ownership of maintenance objectives through training and performance assessments and talent management. • Lead the team to be capable of carrying out the short and long-term strategies of the plant. • Manage self and departmental leave plans Continuous Improvement/Cost management • Support a culture of relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. • Drive all CI projects and initiatives in the plant • Utilize Lean tools inclusive of Kaizen, 5S and Gemba to drive improvements in operations. • Drive reduction of the maintenance cost per label Education and Qualifications Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical engineering with a bias to print technology Requirements • 2 to 5 years manufacturing experience • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred. Formal certification is an advantage. • Rational, fact-driven decision-making skills. • High competence level with Microsoft office applications and worked with ERPs. • High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. • Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings. • Candidate must be a self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills. • Experience leading projects, delegating, and seeing problems through to resolution. • Articulate, clear, persuasive and passionate in the spoken and written word. • Must be able to make effective and persuasive presentations on departmental topics. • Must be able to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse cultures. • Assertive and solution focused with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment. • Positive attitude, team player with the ability to lead, oversee, and develop others. • Travel to customer sites, vendors and other facilities as may be required. Characteristics • Values: Actively endorse, practice, and promote our Core Values - Integrity, Passion, Creativity, Perseverance and Achievement. • Teamwork: supporting, encouraging, and challenging colleagues within and across business units with the intent of achieving improved performance and professional productive relationships. • Culture of Continuous Improvement: through the generation and execution of new ideas. • Delivering on the Promise: through ensuring that commitments made to internal and external customers are executed as specified. Reporting To Operations Manager- EA Primary Industry: Printing & Publishing: 2 Years