EMPLOYMENT TERM: Permanent
CATEGORY: Production/ Engineering
JOB TYPE: Full time
LOCATION: Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a Production Manager, you’ll oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. You’ll be involved in the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and supervision) stage. A large part of the job is dealing with people and resource management. You may also be involved with product design and purchasing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   plan and draw up a production schedule;
•   decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate;
•   select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance;
•   set the quality standards;
•   ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with managers;
•   monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed;
•   monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes;
•   organise the repair of any damaged equipment;
•   liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers;
•   ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times;
•   ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met;
•   work with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals;
•   collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers;
•   supervise and motivate a team of workers;
•   review worker performance and identify training needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•   higher education in the field of technical sciences;
•   mechanical engineering;
•   business or management;
•   manufacturing engineering;
•   process engineering.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
•   planning and organization skills to be able run and monitor the production process;
•   the ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems;
•   the capacity to grasp complex concepts easily;
•   attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality;
•   the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients;
•   strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time;
•   the ability to work under pressure and multitask;
•   leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines;
•   a results-driven approach to work;
•   the ability to work in a logical, systematic manner;
•   proficiency in Russian and English at least at the Intermediate level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Interested candidates are asked to send a CV to job@van-technologies.com. In the email subject please mention «Production Manager».