Production Manager

JAC Recruitment; Jember; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International is seeking a Production Manager to plan, manage and control plywood manufacturing operations in East Java, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety. You will lead supervisors and operators, drive efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement; collaborate with maintenance, procurement, planning, quality and sales; requires relocating.

The role offers a challenging environment in a reputable Indonesian plywood manufacturer, with focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in plywood or wood processing preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to East Java.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plywood manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and improve OEE and production efficiency.
• Drive productivity improvements and waste reduction.
• Improve yield recovery and production processes.
• Establish manufacturing best practices and SOPs.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and quality standards.
• Control production costs including raw materials and maintenance.
• Monitor budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Improve material utilization and reduce waste.
• Develop supervisors, foremen, and operators; drive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies and government regulations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Procurement, Planning, Inventory, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Sales.

Skills

Production management

OEE optimization

Waste reduction

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Wood Technology / Forestry related engineering

Job description

The Production Manager role is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling plywood manufacturing operations to achieve production, product quality, operational efficiency, safety, and profitability objectives. The position plays a key part in improving manufacturing performance, controlling production costs, and developing a productive and safety-focused workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plywood manufacturing operations

• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production efficiency

• Drive productivity improvement and waste reduction programmes

• Improve yield recovery and plywood production processes

• Establish manufacturing best practices and standard operating procedures

• Ensure products comply with customer specifications and company quality standards

• Control production costs, including raw materials, labour, energy, glue consumption, and maintenance expenses

• Monitor the manufacturing budget and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Improve material utilisation and reduce waste generation

• Lead and develop supervisors, foremen, and production operators, including conducting performance evaluations and strengthening workforce engagement, productivity, and a culture of continuous safety improvement

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies and government regulations

• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Procurement, Production Planning and Inventory Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Wood Technology, or a related field

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in manufacturing operations

• Experience in plywood, wood processing, engineered wood, or a related industry is preferred

• Willingness to relocate to East Java

• Good command of English

About the company

A reputable plywood manufacturer in Indonesia, providing wood products for a range of market requirements. The organisation focuses on maintaining product quality and reliable manufacturing operations while supporting customers through established production capabilities.