Production Manager/Superintendent

Jantoco Holdings Sdn. Bhd.; Kota Semarang; On-site; IDR 203,112,000 - 243,288,000; Full time

Job summary

Jantoco Holdings Sdn. Bhd. in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, seeks an experienced factory operations leader to oversee a large production workforce and drive efficiency. The role requires residency at company-provided accommodation on factory premises due to operational needs.

The ideal candidate brings 8–15 years in manufacturing, a Diploma, strong leadership, and fluency in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Indonesia. Local terms apply, with a monthly salary indicative of IDR 20,000,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma required; strong factory management experience preferred.
• Experience leading large production teams and cross-border stakeholders.
• Knowledge of production planning, manpower/resource management and quality control.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office for reporting and communication.
• Familiar with production management software for scheduling and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large production workforce.
• Plan and manage production schedules and resources.
• Monitor production output, productivity, material usage, and wastage.
• Identify problems, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise production quality and ensure specifications are met.
• Plan and coordinate production-related inventory (RAW, WIP, FG).
• Control materials usage and minimise wastage.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and EXIM for smooth operations.
• Ensure machinery utilization and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Establish and implement SOPs, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure workplace safety, health, environmental compliance.
• Prepare accurate production reports and provide updates to management.
• Support production management software implementation and improvements.
• Collaborate with management on strategy, efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Factory management

Production planning

Quality management

Cross-border coordination

Excel

Communication

Reporting

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Diploma

Tools

Excel

Production software

MS Office

Job description

This position is based at the Company's factory in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

The successful candidate will be required to reside in company-provided accommodation at the factory premises due to the operational requirements of the role.

This is a locally employed position and will be offered on local Indonesian employment terms and conditions.

Indicative salary: approximately IDR 20,000,000 per month, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large production workforce.
• Plan and manage production schedules and production resources.
• Monitor production output and performance, including productivity, material usage, wastage, rejection/rework, labour efficiency and on-time completion.
• Identify operational problems promptly, determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Supervise production quality and ensure products are manufactured according to required specifications.
• Plan and coordinate production-related inventory and requirements, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods.
• Ensure proper control for materials used in production and minimise unnecessary material loss and wastage.
• Coordinate closely with other relevant departments such as Quality Control and EXIM, to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure machineries are properly utilised and coordinate preventive maintenance, breakdown response and repairs.
• Establish and implement production SOPs, work procedures, discipline and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, health, environmental and other applicable factory requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely production reports and provide management with clear updates on production performance, problems, risks and any recommended actions.
• Support the implementation and improvement of production management software.
• Work closely with management on production strategy, operational efficiency, cost control, factory improvement and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum 8 to 15 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing operations, plant management, or factory production environments
• Career Stage: Suitable for an established mid‑to‑senior level professional with a proven track record of leading ground‑level factory teams and managing cross‑border stakeholder communications.
• Minimum Diploma. Candidates with strong relevant factory management experience may also be considered.
• Experience managing a large production workforce of approximately 300 or more production employees will be a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower and resource management, production control and quality management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage, motivate and maintain discipline across a large workforce.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and able to use email effectively for professional communication and reporting.
• Familiar with production management software, including its use for production scheduling, material planning, WIP/inventory monitoring and production reporting.

Language Requirements

Language Proficiency: Business‑level written and spoken fluency in Mandarin Chinese, English, and Bahasa Indonesia / Melayu.

Note: Literacy in written Traditional/Simplified Chinese characters is essential for daily correspondence, technical documentation, and reporting with Chinese‑speaking suppliers and overseas business partners.

Key Personal Attributes

• High integrity and strong sense of accountability.
• Mature, responsible, disciplined and dependable.
• Firm but fair when managing workers and enforcing production discipline.
• Proactive in identifying problems and implementing solutions.