Production Manager

Production Manager

Location

Thailand

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities, optimizing resources, improving productivity, ensuring product quality, and developing high-performing teams.

This role requires a strong leader with expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, quality systems, and workforce management.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations Management

• Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Oversee manpower, machinery, materials, and production resources to maximize efficiency and output.
• Ensure production schedules are executed on time while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address variances.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize labor utilization.
• Utilize tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), workflow optimization, and process standardization to improve operational performance.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through efficiency improvements and waste elimination.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate and resolve production-related quality issues.
• Support audits, compliance programs, and quality management system requirements.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the production organization.

Equipment & Technical Support

• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production equipment is operating efficiently to meet business objectives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor team effectiveness.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees are adequately trained and qualified for their roles.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative working environment.

Health, Safety & Workplace Management

• Promote workplace safety and environmental compliance across all production activities.
• Lead 5S and workplace organization initiatives to maintain an efficient and safe manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing or production management experience within a structured manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing production teams and achieving operational targets.
• Experience in, healthcare manufacturing, electronics, automotive, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Fixed and performance-based bonus
• Provident Fund
• Group Medical Insurance
• Career development opportunities within a growing international organization

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