Manufacturing Section Head

Manufacturing Section Head

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Section Head to lead and oversee manufacturing, tooling, and automation operations. This role is responsible for managing multiple departments, leading a team of 20–50 employees, and ensuring operational efficiency, project delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage projects, resolve operational challenges, and ensure all commitments are delivered on time and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing, tooling, and automation functions to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Manage multiple departments and oversee a workforce of approximately 20–50 employees.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor production and project progress to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
• Lead and coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage customer audits, customer requirements, technical discussions, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers and act as a key point of contact for operational and project-related matters.
• Prepare and present professional reports and project updates to management and customers.
• Lead meetings and customer presentations, and confidently handle customer-facing discussions in English.
• Identify operational issues and drive root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach team members to strengthen technical capabilities, leadership skills, and overall team performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in precision manufacturing, tooling, automation, machine builder, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing multiple departments or leading a large cross-functional team.
• Proven experience managing a workforce of approximately 20–50 employees.
• Strong project management and operational management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in customer audits, customer relationship management, and delivery commitments.
• Strong leadership, people management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Confident in preparing professional reports, conducting customer presentations, leading meetings, and handling customer-facing discussions in English.
• Strong ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational efficiency will be an advantage.