Deputy Area Manager - Hot Preparation

MISSION / PURPOSE OF POSITION Manage the Production Area - Hot Preparation in alignment with Area Manager regarding: • Planning and executing of Production Plan • Managing of machine, equipment & material • Managing of people responsibilities & development • Controlling of costs and budget • Ensuring safety, 5S AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS ESH • Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls • Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties  • Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards • Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others • Fosters a culture of ESH awareness and continuous improvement by (1) enforcing safety rules, regulations, and company standards, (2) conducting regular safety checks, toolbox talks, and reporting, (3) promoting a zero-incident culture and supporting safety initiatives, (4) preparing reaction plan in alignment with ESH requirements. PRODUCTION • KPI monitoring and fulfillment • Production management: Machines, Equipment, Material • Participate in external and internal audits, develop and implement improvement plans • Ensures the machine are handed-over to the support departments as committed for Corrective / Preventive Maintenance, Calibration and Project. Tracks the progress and ensures the machines are handed-over to Production as planned within safety & quality requirements. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT • Shift Management: Pattern & People (blue collar & department specialists) • Coordinate with HR regarding people development (recruitment, training, performance, potential)  • Team communication and alignment • Leads and Coaches the Shift Leaders  • Collaborates with the Shift Leaders & support departments to review, improve & perform mandatory checklists. • Steps-in to resolve urgent operational challenges and escalates Machines and/or Quality impacts on the Delivery target (time & quantity) to the Production Area Manager if the production planning is delayed. The escalation speed shall be aligned with the machine criticality for the plant. • Coordinates people development (ePR release, recruitment, skills matrix & training, performance, potential) with Human Relations according to the Competency Management System. QUALITY MANAGEMENT • Communicates with QM regarding legal and corporate standards as well as customer requirements • Participates in external and internal audits, develops and implements improvement plans • Coordinates the containment actions and problem resolution in case of customer complaints and/or internal rejects with Production, Engineering, Process and Quality team • Represents the Business Team during internal and/or external audits and coordinates the definition of improvement measures to close the findings with the actions’ owner (CBT2 Core & Extended team). • Writes-up, and steers the CBT2/CBT1 members, to define comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions aligned with FMEA and Control Plan requirements. • Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Engineering or Manufacturing or Science, distinctive results (above average results). • Professional Experience: min. 1 year experience in people management, min 3 years manufacturing experience. • Managing several teams up to 70 people in shift system, preferred 24/7 shift. • Project and/or Process Experience: Project Management. • Leadership Experience: People Development, Task Delegation, Shift Management. • Intercultural / International Experience: Work experience in international groups & projects.  • Good command of English. What We Offer : • Free