We are partnering with a leading Malaysian manufacturer specializing in polymer-based products and infrastructure solutions, serving the construction, utilities, and industrial sectors. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, optimize production performance, and drive operational excellence across the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage production schedules to ensure customer requirements and business targets are achieved.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including rotational molding, extrusion, compounding, pulverizing, and related production processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Work closely with Procurement, Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and on-time product delivery.
- Monitor production performance, product quality, waste control, safety, and housekeeping while ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators, including manpower planning, training, and performance management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, improve process efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Manage production budgets, monitor operational performance, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Review production data and prepare regular reports on output, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and workplace safety.
- Experience in manufacturing products requiring regulatory or product certification is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience with production machinery, equipment maintenance, or installation is an added advantage.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Familiar with production management systems and reporting tools.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
How to apply:
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