Production Head

Talent Recruit; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit seeks a dynamic Head of Production to lead a precision engineering facility in Malaysia. You will direct a 50–60 CNC machine operation across two shifts, balancing new product introduction with ongoing high-volume production.

Focus on operational excellence, improving cycle times, toolpath optimization, and shop-floor throughput while maintaining strict quality and delivery standards. Strong leadership and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading high-precision CNC/manufacturing environments and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing operations across a 50–60 machine CNC plant.
• Lead NPI and high-volume production alignment with budgets and targets.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve cycle times and OEE.
• Mentor supervisors and drive safety and operational discipline.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Production Planning

Lean/Six Sigma

CNC Manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Company Background

A leading local-based precision engineering and custom tooling solutions provider specializing in high-precision CNC machining, tool and die fabrication, and advanced component manufacturing for diverse industrial sectors. Driven by continuous growth and business expansion, they are now seeking a dynamic Head of Production to lead their manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence.

Job Overview

• Strategic Leadership: Directs overall manufacturing operations for a high-precision facility running 50–60 CNC machines across two shifts.
• Production Scope: Balances New Product Introduction (NPI) with medium-to-high volume batch production, ensuring alignment with corporate targets and budgets.
• Operational Excellence: Serves as a continuous improvement leader to optimize cycle times, refine fabrication methods, and boost overall plant productivity.
• Key Performance Drivers: Enhances team performance to maximize efficiency, quality yield, and on-time delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Advanced Manufacturing

• High-Precision Engineering Leadership: Provide strategic and technical oversight for advanced 5-axis CNC machining environments, maintaining capabilities to achieve ultra-tight dimensional tolerances down to 3 microns (0.003mm) and complex geometries.
• Smart Manufacturing & Digital Innovation: Leverage AI tools, modern simulation, and automated workflow solutions to optimize toolpaths, programming efficiency, and shop-floor throughput.
• End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Oversee the transition from New Product Introduction (NPI) and prototyping through to full-scale high-volume production.

2. ERP-Driven Operations & Capacity Planning

• Production Scheduling & Resource Management: Utilize advanced ERP/MRP systems to optimize shift capacities, streamline material workflows, and ensure reliable on-time delivery.
• Large-Scale Fleet Management: Direct daily operations across a high-capacity CNC machining floor operating on multi-shift schedules.
• Continuous Improvement & OEE: Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to systematically reduce cycle times, minimize scrap/rework, and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

3. Quality Control & Cost Management

• In-Process Quality Assurance: Enforce rigorous In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) standards to meet strict customer specifications and defect-free standards.
• Budgetary & Cost Optimization: Manage operational expenses, tooling consumable life cycles, and preventive maintenance schedules to control manufacturing costs and eliminate downtime.

4. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Tiered Leadership Structure: Manage and mentor production supervisors and shift leads, ensuring effective execution across all operating shifts.
• Workforce Excellence & Safety: Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous skill development, operational discipline, and strict adherence to shop-floor safety protocols.