The Production Area Leader is fully responsible for overseeing the safety, daily operations, compliance, and continuous improvement within the Curing & OB area. This role ensures smooth production flow, adherence to quality standards, and fosters a culture of safety and efficiency. The leader also collaborates across departments to drive strategic initiatives and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

🔐 Safety (Full Responsibility)

• Ensure full compliance with company safety regulations.
• Communicate safety and health directives to all team members.
• Safeguard company property within the production area.
• Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce security measures and provide PPE to the Curing crew.

⚙️ Daily Operations (Full Responsibility)

• Ensure operators follow all quality checks, SOPs, and standards.
• Lead SAT4 meetings and escalate issues to relevant departments.
• Monitor daily GT stock inventory and ensure accuracy.
• Enforce discipline and manage daily manpower arrangements.
• Handle SAP attendance bookings and operator claims.
• Manage and justify daily overtime to meet production targets.
• Submit daily production reports by 8 AM.
• Ensure production runs smoothly and revise plans as needed.
• Escalate production issues to BTL/HOD or support teams.
• Lead resolution of shopfloor issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Engineering during breakdowns and prioritize repairs.
• Manage NCRs and follow up on scrap reduction targets.
• Ensure completion of FPI and mold change check sheets.

📋 Adherence & Compliance (Full Responsibility)

• Ensure compliance with SH policies, QMS, PPS, and internal procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate and document counseling sessions.
• Conduct annual appraisals for Blue Collar employees.
• Attend grievance meetings with UNION (CTEU) when required.
• Support investigations by local authorities (e.g., SOCSO).
• Ensure availability of updated Work Instructions and Specifications.

🔄 Continuous Improvement (Full Responsibility)

• Ensure CBT1 & LPA boards are completed on schedule.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement structured solutions.
• Collaborate with support functions to drive improvements.
• Promote cost-saving initiatives and reduce operating costs.

🧭 Plans / Strategy / Projects (Shared Responsibility)

• Develop and execute corrective and contingency plans.
• Support CBS manufacturing principles.
• Improve and stabilize process capability and efficiency.
• Escalate unresolved issues in CBT2 for further action.

📚 Training & Development (Shared Responsibility)

• Ensure operators receive proper training and tools.
• Promote job rotation and multitasking to enhance skillsets.
• Collaborate with Shopfloor Trainer for operator certification.
• Identify and arrange for multi-skill development.

📈 Production / Quality / Efficiency Improvements (Shared Responsibility)

• Implement efficient processes to meet output and quality targets.
• Maintain production quality through robust process controls.
• Support root cause analysis in QSC.
• Align equipment, tooling, and processes with product requirements.
• Execute corrective actions and CI activities related to scrap, rework, tire weight, and cured tire dimensions.

📦 Other Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders as required.
• Take full responsibility for designated production areas.
• Lead scrap management initiatives when necessary.