Production Manager

Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies (ZIHET)

Your global strategic partner to design sustainable heating solutions

ZIHET, based in Italy in Vittorio Veneto with a global presence boasting over 8000 employees and 15 production sites across Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, ZIHET plays a pivotal role in various application areas that permeate daily life.

These applications span from coffee machines and electric cars to satellites, forming an integral part of both household and industrial settings.
ZIHET is acknowledged by its clientele as a strategic partner in developing optimized heating solutions. This recognition stems from the company’s robust technical expertise, cultivated through experience across multiple sectors, and a comprehensive technology portfolio.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Location: Z.I. El Fejja – 5012 Sahline, Monastir – Tunisia

Purpose of the Role

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of the factory. The role ensures productivity, quality, and cost targets are met while managing production resources efficiently and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate production activities to ensure output targets and KPIs are achieved
Supervise section and area managers, ensuring task alignment and follow-up
Monitor daily and long-term performance indicators (efficiency, output, scrap rate)
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, logistics, lean, and quality departments to solve problems and drive improvements
Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
Contribute to and manage production budgets (efficiency, investment, cost reduction)
Oversee staff development, evaluations, and succession planning
Approve team schedules, absences, overtime, rewards, and disciplinary actions
Represent the site during audits and customer visits

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, team coordination, and communication
Ability to analyse data and implement corrective actions
Proficiency in managing large teams and cross-functional interfaces
Sound judgment, integrity, and strategic thinking

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