About the Role
Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturer specializing in high-performance construction materials, serving the building and infrastructure industries across the region. They're seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end production activities, ensuring output targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Lead daily manufacturing activities to ensure production targets, delivery schedules, and customer requirements are consistently met.
- Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules while maximizing productivity and equipment utilization.
- Coordinate closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and smooth production flow.
- Prioritize production activities based on business and customer demands.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production operators.
- Plan manpower requirements and optimize workforce deployment across production lines.
- Foster a positive working culture through effective performance management, employee engagement, and team development.
Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve process efficiency, and optimize manufacturing costs.
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to improve operational effectiveness.
- Maximize production capacity and ensure efficient utilization of manufacturing resources.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure products consistently meet established quality standards and customer expectations.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline across the production floor.
Inventory & Equipment Management
- Oversee inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support uninterrupted production while minimizing excess inventory.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment servicing to maximize machine reliability and minimize downtime.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Quality, and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
- Prepare and present production reports, operational KPIs, and performance updates to senior management.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Production or Manufacturing Management role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing production KPIs, manpower planning, inventory control, and manufacturing costs.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP or production planning systems will be an added advantage.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire production teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively manage competing priorities.