Production Manager [Industrial Machinery]

We are currently looking for a Production Manager for a leading player in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 80 years in the world. This position requires your urgent attention.

• Based in Selangor
• Expansion role

the role

• Key Responsibilities
• Production Planning & Execution:
• Develop and manage daily/weekly production schedules for stamping presses, turret punching, bending, and assembly lines.
• Optimize workflow across cutting, fitting, welding, and drilling operations to ensure maximum machine utilization and minimum downtime.
• Monitor and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield rates, and labor efficiency.
• Technical Process Management:
• Supervise technical aspects of metal stamping, including die changes, press safety, and tooling maintenance.
• Oversee sheet metal fabrication (turret punching, CNC bending) and ensure precise adherence to engineering drawings.
• Direct welding operations (MIG/TIG/Robotic), ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Quality & Compliance:
• Uphold and implement quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Identify root causes of process deviations and implement corrective actions (8D, RCA) to reduce scrap and rework.
• Enforce strict health and safety (OSHA) regulations and 5S cleanliness standards on the shop floor.
• Leadership & Team Management:
• Manage a diverse workforce, including supervisors, foremen, welders, fitters, and general operators.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance staff competencies in new technologies, lean manufacturing, and safety awareness.

the experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5–10 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a heavy metal fabrication or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in metal stamping (presses/tooling) and welded configurations.
• Strong background in precision sheet metal and mechanical assembly integration.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree