Sunlight Technosystems is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece. Building on 24 years of experience, Sunlight Technosystems is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel. Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 190+ people we employ. Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we are currently looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team in Pedino, Kilkis Key activities and responsibilities of this role includes: Leads and monitors the production process; makes periodic checks and adjusts equipment or work practices according to standard operating procedures to optimize efficiency and maintain H,S&Environmental standards Oversees production output versus specifications and is responsible for the achievement of agreed production performance targets Monitors status of daily production requirements and oversees performance throughout the shifts. Identifies issues in the production process and provides recommendations for improvement according to best practices and company’s standards for the efficient and according to schedule production volumes Sets the production workflow to meet demands, specifications, and deadlines Reviews personnel performance according to KPI’s, identifies training needs and provides coaching and direction as needed Identifies recruitment needs, and ensures dissemination of know-how within the factory though training initiatives Supervises and motivates the team, focusing on creating a high performing culture Provides support for work relevant issues and recommends adjustments in job training to improve productivity and efficiency according to manufacturing principles. Monitors and analyzes production KPI’s, providing weekly and monthly reports to Plant management; recommends improvements and creates respective action plans in partnership with various teams (e.g. AQ, HR, QC etc.) Makes suggestions and cooperate with other depts to the Cost Reduction initiatives for continues improvement. Monitors the safe usage of equipment, safeguard that all employees follow the H&S procedures as required and makes recommendation to H&S team for improvement if needed. Monitors the efficient operation of equipment and practices to ensure the full Environmental compliance and provides recommendation for improvement of Environmental protection. Provides support for work relevant issues and recommends adjustments in job training to improve productivity and efficiency Job requirements +10 years of working experience in Production and at least +3 in Managerial position in industrial/ manufacturing environment BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) - MSc is a must Excellent MS Office knowledge; SAP use will be highly appreciated Fluency in English & Greek Very good knowledge of health and safety regulations Strong people management skills, self-motivation and teamwork mentality Demonstration of analytical and organizational skills Strong multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills What we offer you (To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview): A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with other bonuses Company healthcare plan Continuous learning opportunities. Allocated training budget that can be spent on books, online courses or other training materials Established framework for career development International mobility opportunities