Production Manager
Job Summary
An established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead fabrication and production operations for large-scale industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The role requires strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily production activities
- Manage fabrication and manufacturing operations
- Allocate manpower, equipment, and materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional project teams
- Ensure safety and quality compliance
Required Skills
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering
- 8+ years leadership in heavy engineering
- Production planning and scheduling
- Quality management systems
- Strong leadership and communication
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily production activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed schedules.
- Manage fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing operations involving large steel structures and engineered components.
- Allocate manpower, equipment, workshop capacity, and materials to maximise productivity and optimise workflow.
- Monitor production performance, identify operational constraints, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, planning, logistics, quality, and project teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Review production progress and resource utilisation, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior management.
- Lead and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and contractor personnel, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure production activities comply with applicable quality standards, engineering requirements, and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Drive initiatives to improve production processes, minimise material wastage, and increase operational effectiveness.
- Support workforce planning, equipment utilisation, and production readiness for upcoming projects.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, heavy engineering, industrial construction, or related production environments.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary production teams and coordinating contractors.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, production planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Experience implementing quality management systems and safe work practices in an industrial environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or production planning systems is advantageous.
- Willing to be based full-time in Batam, Indonesia.