Production Manager (SMT/PCBA)

Job Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly SMT production plans to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Optimize line balancing, machine setup, manpower allocation, and production flow to maximize output and efficiency.

2. SMT Operations Management

• Oversee SMT processes including stencil printing, solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI/AXI inspection, and functional testing.
• Ensure all production activities comply with SOPs, work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements.
• Monitor key production KPIs including output, yield, FPY, line efficiency, downtime, cycle time, and OEE.

3. Quality & Process Control

• Ensure SMT production meets IPC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.
• Drive defect reduction through root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and effective process controls.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineering teams to improve FPY, process capability, and overall product quality.

4. Cost & Resource Management

• Control production costs by minimizing material wastage, scrap, rework, downtime, and inefficient resource utilization.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, and production capacity to achieve targets within budget.
• Ensure effective control and utilization of SMT consumables, including solder paste, stencils, and other production materials.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop Production Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians, and Operators to achieve production and quality targets.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, communicate priorities, and resolve operational issues.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate appropriate technical training to strengthen team capabilities and support continuous improvement.

6. Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Lead improvement projects to increase throughput, reduce changeover time, minimize downtime, and enhance equipment performance.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to evaluate new technologies, automation, and process improvements to strengthen SMT manufacturing capability.

7. Safety, ESD & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ESD control procedures, workplace safety requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety and workplace audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in SMT manufacturing, with experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in high-mix and/or high-volume SMT production environments.
• Strong knowledge of SMT production processes, equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards and ESD control practices.
• Ability to analyze production data such as yield, FPY, cycle time, downtime, and OEE and implement improvement actions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong leadership, people management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends, or public holidays when required to support production demands.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 is an added advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.