Factory Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities to ensure production schedules are met.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, and quality to achieve operational targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize production costs.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate production supervisors and factory workers.
• Coordinate with the Procurement, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality Control, and Sales departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and coordinate material planning to avoid production delays.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare production reports, manpower planning, KPI reports, and operational performance analysis for Management.
• Manage equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct staff training, performance evaluations, and manpower planning.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant production or manufacturing management experience, preferably in a factory environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of production planning, quality management, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems will be an advantage.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.