Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to lead the manufacturing operations of Plant 1 or Plant 2. This role is responsible for driving productivity, quality, on-time delivery, equipment effectiveness and continuous improvement within a CNC and precision-manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong CNC technical knowledge, proven production leadership experience and familiarity with recognised quality and environmental management systems.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily manufacturing activities across the assigned plant.
• Drive improvements in productivity, manufacturing processes and product quality while reducing machine downtime.
• Work closely with PPC, Engineering and Quality teams to select suitable machinery, tooling and equipment that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct regular meetings with Production Supervisors to review and achieve productivity, quality, on-time delivery and OEE targets.
• Develop and maintain a production workforce skill matrix.
• Identify training needs and provide relevant technical development to support advanced manufacturing technology and internal career progression.
• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing process flow, reduce cycle time and increase operational competitiveness.
• Provide technical advice and hands-on support in troubleshooting manufacturing and quality issues.
• Ensure production processes deliver their intended outputs and meet established operational targets.
• Ensure the Quality Management System conforms to applicable standards and company requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing or another related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in CNC manufacturing or machining.
• Proven experience managing production operations, supervisors and shop-floor employees.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC machines, machining processes, tooling and production troubleshooting.
• Experience in productivity improvement, cycle-time reduction, machine downtime reduction and OEE improvement.
• Good understanding of production planning, quality control and on-time delivery requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and cross-functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with AS9100, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor or other high-mix manufacturing environments will be an added advantage.