Production Manager

ABOUT US

At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.

We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.

Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The production manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall manufacturing processes in the factory for ID documents & cards (passports, ID cards, banking-payment cards etc.) and coordinating all actions to ensure enough resources, products are produced efficiently, meeting quality standards, and adhering to deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• In charge of managing production, warehouse, stocks, machine and building maintenance, process improvements and local procurements.

• Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free.
• Identify and address key concerns with management that may alter or impact production schedules and operations.

• Evaluating machine/manpower resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Setting productivity goals (KPA/KPI’s) for each team.
• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff
• Motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to staff
• Train all subordinates ERP or related software and liaise with departments for smooth implementation.
• Create and manage WIP reports for tracking development.
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements.
• Assist in implementing new processes for improvement and assign tasks to the team for monitoring and reporting.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in manufacturing/operations or related field
• Proven experience in Production, Production Management or similar role for a minimum of six relevant /06/ years.

Key Core Competencies

Job Competencies

• Result orient
• Proactive
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Works under stress

Management Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Relationship management
• Coaching and developing skills

Core Competencies

• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English (Write and Verbal is mandatory)
• Fluent in Amharic (Write and Verbal is mandatory)

TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.