Production Manager

ZSR PATLAYICI SANAYİ AŞ.

With the collaborative effort of more than 600 team members, ZSR is providing a set of high technology-based solutions to its clients including armies, law enforcement forces, sporting shooters, and infrastructure builders all over the world.

Having the benefit of the investments in people, processes, and technology, ZSR succeeded in becoming an international player and sustaining its growth strategy.

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our strong team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics or chemical engineering,
• 10+ years of experience in production and operations management,
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in defense industry,
• Good knowledge of ammunition and explosive components and related chemicals,
• Experience in managing product lifecycles,
• Ability to manage a team efficiently and effectively,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Turkish and English,
• Able to reside in Balikesir.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure to realize planned production quantity weekly, monthly, yearly,
• Overseeing production processes,
• Ensures department workflow and tracking documents are up to date,
• Identifies the best tools and technologies to help manage workflow and optimizes their implementation and use,
• Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime,
• Estimating and agreeing on budgets and timescales with the operations director,
• Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production,
• Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff,
• Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team,
• Support, motivate, and provide guidance to the whole team on all targets and processes,
• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality,
• Collaborating with the quality management department,
• Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep the organization accident-free,
• Identifying problems and implementing preventive strategies to minimize risk,
• Assessing project and resource requirements,
• Determining necessary materials and collaborating with the purchasing team on supply,
• Collaboration with the maintenance team on organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.