DGM - Production - Wada Mfg Facility
About the Role Zeeco is seeking an experienced manufacturing and production leader for the position of Deputy General Manager – Production at our Wada manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, and process equipment manufacturing while leading large production teams in high-performance manufacturing environments. This role requires strong expertise in shop-floor operations, production planning, assembly management, safety, quality, manpower handling, and execution excellence. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in strengthening production capabilities, improving operational efficiency, ensuring on-time project delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives at Zeeco’s Wada facility.
Why This Opportunity is Different This is not a conventional production management role.
This opportunity offers:
Leadership responsibility for critical heavy engineering manufacturing operations
Exposure to complex fabrication and process equipment manufacturing
Opportunity to drive operational excellence and productivity improvements
Leadership of large multidisciplinary production teams
Involvement in strategic manufacturing and plant initiatives
Direct contribution to safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction goals
Opportunity to strengthen manufacturing systems and shop-floor execution practices
The role is ideal for professionals with strong technical manufacturing expertise combined with proven leadership capability in large-scale fabrication and assembly operations.
Position Summary The Deputy General Manager – Production will be responsible for leading production and manufacturing operations at Zeeco’s Wada facility.
The role includes end-to-end responsibility for:
Production planning and execution
Fabrication and assembly operations
Shop-floor productivity
Safety and housekeeping
Workforce management
Quality and delivery performance
Continuous improvement initiatives
Coordination with planning, quality, and project teams
The position requires strong exposure to heavy fabrication, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, condensers, and related process equipment manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities Lead complete manufacturing and assembly operations for heavy engineering equipment
Drive production planning, scheduling, and execution to achieve delivery commitments
Manage fabrication and assembly of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, condensers, and heavy process equipment
Lead shop-floor operations with focus on productivity, quality, safety, and cost optimization
Ensure compliance with safety standards, housekeeping practices, and operational procedures
Conduct daily production reviews and monitor manufacturing progress against plans
Coordinate with planning, quality, procurement, and project execution teams
Handle customer inspections, audits, and technical discussions
Drive problem-solving and conflict management across operational teams
Lead and mentor large manufacturing workforces and supervisory teams
Implement continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
Support plant setup, operational stabilization, and manufacturing process development
Monitor project execution timelines and ensure on-time dispatch of equipment
Drive resource optimization and improve shop-floor efficiency
Ensure adherence to quality standards and testing requirements including hydro testing and leak testing
Coordinate fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing activities for critical equipment
Develop and implement fixtures, tooling improvements, and manufacturing enhancements
Support strategic operational planning and manufacturing capacity improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile Diploma / Degree in Production, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
25+ years of experience in:
Heavy Engineering Manufacturing
Process Equipment Manufacturing
Heat Exchangers
Pressure Vessels
Reactors and Columns
Fabrication and Assembly Operations
Production Planning
Plant Operations
Strong expertise in:
Breach and Lock Heat Exchangers
Heavy fabrication equipment
Welding and assembly operations
Hydro testing and leak testing
Production planning and scheduling
Primavera P6
Safety and housekeeping systems
Proven experience in handling large manufacturing teams and plant operations
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and coordination capabilities
Experience in setting up new manufacturing facilities and operational systems
Exposure to customer interaction and inspection handling
Strong understanding of productivity improvement and cost optimization initiatives
Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Self-driven, disciplined, and execution-focused professional
Core Competencies Manufacturing Operations Leadership
Production Planning & Control
Heavy Fabrication Management
Assembly Operations
Process Equipment Manufacturing
Shop-Floor Management
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
Safety & Housekeeping
Project Execution Coordination
Welding & Fabrication Processes
Operational Excellence
Cost Optimization
Continuous Improvement
Customer Coordination
Problem Solving & Conflict Management
Why Join Zeeco? At Zeeco, you will work in a high-performance manufacturing environment supporting critical industrial and process equipment operations.
This role offers:
Opportunity to lead strategic production operations
Exposure to complex heavy engineering manufacturing projects
Leadership responsibility across large-scale fabrication and assembly activities
Opportunity to drive operational excellence and process improvements
Long-term growth into senior manufacturing and operational leadership roles
Exposure to global manufacturing standards and execution practices
Career Growth Opportunity This role offers:
Leadership exposure across complete manufacturing operations
Opportunity to lead strategic heavy engineering projects
Involvement in large-scale fabrication and process equipment manufacturing
Exposure to plant expansion and operational excellence initiatives
Long-term growth into senior operational and business leadership positions
Opportunity to drive transformational manufacturing improvements