Production Manager

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Recruitment Information

1. Work location: Dong Nai
2. Industry: Electrical / Electronics , Industrial Products , Manufacturing / Process
3. Job level: Manager
4. Job type: Permanent
5. Salary: Negotiable

 

Job description

1. Production Planning & Operations

• Develop and implement production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and requirements from OEM/Tier 1 customers.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, equipment, and raw materials across key production processes
• Monitor daily production progress and promptly resolve issues related to material shortages, machine breakdowns, manpower shortages, and other operational disruptions.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved and customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets are consistently met.
• Optimize production capacity, workflow, line balancing, and resource utilization.

2. Production Team Management

• Manage and lead Production Supervisors, Line Leaders, Team Leaders, and production operators.
• Plan manpower allocation, shift schedules, and overtime in line with production requirements.
• Provide training and coaching on work skills, operating standards, quality awareness, and workplace safety.
• Monitor employee performance through relevant KPIs and recommend appropriate recognition, rewards, or disciplinary actions.
• Build a productive, disciplined, and quality-focused production team.

3. Cost & Productivity Management

• Control production costs, including labor, scrap, rework, material consumption, and other manufacturing expenses.
• Monitor and improve key production performance indicators
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Quality & Automotive Manufacturing Standards

• Ensure production processes comply with established quality standards, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC to investigate and resolve process defects, customer complaints, and quality claims.
• Support and maintain key automotive quality documents and systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and other problem-solving tools.
• Participate in internal audits and customer audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

5. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Maintenance/Engineering team to ensure production machinery and equipment operate reliably and efficiently.
• Monitor machine availability and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Promptly address equipment-related issues that may impact production output, quality, or delivery.

6. Safety & EHS Management

• Ensure strict compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, EHS requirements, and fire prevention and firefighting (PCCC) standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the production area.
• Investigate and respond to production and safety incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure production employees follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a Production Management or equivalent leadership position.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, particularly automotive wire harness/cable assembly, is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, production planning, line balancing, manpower management, and manufacturing operations.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of automotive quality tools and systems such as PPAP, Control Plan, 8D, 5 Why, and Traceability.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and handle a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good command of English for communication and work-related purposes.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with production management systems/ERP.

Required Job Skills

Production Cost Continuous Improvement Kaizen Results

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