Operation Manager- Production " Industrial "

Operations Manager (Wiring & Cable Manufacturing)

Reports To: Plant Manager

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all production operations within the wiring and cable manufacturing plant. The role ensures that production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards while optimizing costs, productivity, and resource utilization. The Operations Manager works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EHS teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet customer demand and delivery schedules.
• Ensure achievement of production KPIs including output, efficiency, OEE, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor manufacturing processes including wire drawing, annealing, stranding, insulation, cabling, sheathing, armoring, testing, and packaging.
• Optimize production scheduling and machine utilization to maximize throughput.
• Minimize downtime through effective coordination with the Maintenance team.

Operational Excellence

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost reduction programs.
• Standardize work practices and improve operational efficiency.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable cable manufacturing standards (IEC, BS, UL, ASTM, or customer specifications).
• Work closely with the Quality department to reduce defects, scrap, and customer complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulations.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Lead investigations of production-related incidents and implement preventive measures.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leaders.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish development plans.
• Manage workforce planning, training, and succession planning.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure availability of raw materials such as copper, aluminum, PVC, XLPE, compounds, tapes, and packaging materials.
• Work with Engineering on new product introductions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Planning to meet customer delivery requirements.

Financial Management

• Manage production budgets and operating costs.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, labor efficiency, energy consumption, and material waste.
• Support annual budgeting and capital expenditure planning.

Reporting

Prepare and present operational reports to the Plant Manager covering:

• Production performance
• OEE and productivity
• Quality metrics
• Downtime analysis
• Safety performance
• Labor utilization
• Cost performance
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Customer service and delivery performance