Production Manager

Your tasks

Main Duties and Responsibilities Manage daily production to comply with production plans, targets for quantity, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Plan and manage manpower, shift scheduling, production line balancing, and resource utilization for maximum efficiency.

Monitor production metrics such as Output, Yield, OEE, Productivity, Cycle Time, WIP, Scrap, Rework, and On-time Delivery.

Ensure production processes are carried out according to Work Instruction, Process Parameters, quality requirements, and safety standards.

Monitor and resolve production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, Downtime, abnormalities, and process waste.

Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Process Engineering, Equipment, Maintenance, and related departments to ensure continuous production flow.

Drive productivity increases, waste reduction, cost control, and continuous improvement activities.

Control WIP, work flow, raw material usage, process discipline, and operational efficiency within the production area.

Support new product introduction (NPI), production trials, Engineering Change, Process Change, and Production Ramp-up.

Prepare manpower, machinery, and resources to be appropriate for changes in Demand, Capacity, and production priorities.

Lead daily production review meetings and follow up on issues regarding Output, Quality, Manpower, Delivery, and operational problems.

Ensure operations comply with ESD requirements, chemical management, safety, environment, quality, and relevant manufacturing standards.

Develop Supervisors, Engineers, and production personnel through training, coaching, competency development, and performance management.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Prepare and report production performance, key issues, risks, and improvement plans to plant management.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or other related fields.
2. At least 7 years of experience in production or production management, including supervisory or managerial experience, especially in the PCB, Electronics, EMS, or High-volume / High-mix manufacturing industries.
3. Good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, process flow, bottlenecks, WIP control, and production process discipline.
4. Knowledge of production management, manpower planning, shift management, line balancing, and capacity utilization.
5. Understanding of key metrics such as Output, Yield, OEE, Productivity, Cycle Time, WIP, Scrap, Rework, and On-time Delivery.
6. Experience in production problem-solving, managing abnormal situations, production plan recovery, and cross-functional coordination.
7. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Waste Reduction, and Continuous Improvement.
8. Ability to manage production resources and appropriately balance Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost.
9. Leadership skills, people management, decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to drive work toward achieving goals.
10. Experience using ERP, MES, Production Monitoring, or production management systems will be given special consideration.
11. Ability to use English for communication, reporting, and production coordination effectively.