PRODUCTION HEAD – CERAMIC MANUFACTURING

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Head to lead our ceramic manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of production performance, people leadership, machine coordination, quality management and continuous improvement. This position requires a mature leader who is comfortable working on the production floor, solving operational issues and leading an experienced workforce, including long-serving supervisors and team leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily ceramic manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost and delivery targets
• Plan and optimise manpower, machinery, materials and production resources to ensure smooth operations
• Lead, guide and develop supervisors, line leaders and experienced production teams
• Monitor production KPIs including output, productivity, efficiency, wastage, rejection, downtime and quality performance
• Work closely with Maintenance and Technical teams to troubleshoot machine issues and minimise production downtime
• Apply practical technical knowledge to identify production and equipment-related issues and coordinate corrective actions
• Ensure production processes and products comply with ISO, QA requirements, SOPs and established quality standards
• Investigate production and quality issues, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective & preventive actions
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, process control, product quality, cost and operational efficiency
• Strengthen shopfloor discipline, accountability, teamwork and communication across production teams

About you

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Ceramic Technology, Industrial Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing management experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity
• Experience in ceramic manufacturing is highly preferred
• Good practical knowledge of manufacturing machinery and ability to understand, assess and coordinate solutions for machine-related issues
• Good knowledge of ISO, Quality Assurance (QA), SOPs and manufacturing quality systems
• Strong production planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the maturity to lead experienced and long-serving employees
• Able to communicate effectively, manage different levels of employees and implement improvements constructively
• Hands-on, disciplined, accountable and result-oriented
• Strong coordination and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Basic Salary: RM5,500 – RM8,000 per month, based on experience and capability
• Performance-based rewards and employee benefits
• Leadership role with direct involvement in manufacturing operations
• Opportunity to lead and develop an experienced production team
• Exposure to production, technical, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Stable career with an established Malaysian ceramic manufacturer