Production Superintendent

Department: Production Job Title: Production Superintendent (Bilingual Preferred) JOB PURPOSE The Production Superintendent is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily manufacturing operations. This position involves managing production processes, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and leading a team of production personnel. The Production Superintendent plays a critical role in achieving production targets, maintaining a safe work environment, and contributing to the overall success of the organization. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, coordinate, and oversee production activities to meet targets. Allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, efficiently and profitably. Monitor production performance to minimize waste, optimize quality, and maintain safety. Oversee control compliance to ensure that products meet established specifications. Collaborate with quality control teams to conduct inspections, tests, and audits to maintain product quality. Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians focused on continuous improvement. Provide development opportunities to elevate/enhance employee skills and performance. Lead a work environment of teamwork and collaboration. Initiate opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction to improve productivity and cost efficiency. Collaborate with all other departments to excel at continuous optimization. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), initiate improvements where failing, and duplication of success. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Communicate production goals, targets, and updates to upper management and other relevant stakeholders. Prepare and analyze production reports, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and response plans. Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate raw material inventories. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual preferred (English, Mandarin) Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent. Masters degree is a plus. Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience with a strong background in production management, typically 5–10 years. Solid background in achieving process optimization. Strong analytical skills and decision-making competence. Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills. Familiarity with quality management systems, and ISO standards. Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools for planning, scheduling, and reporting. Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment. A history of leadership success. PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Operations Manager / Director #J-18808-Ljbffr