Production Head (Precision Engineering)

Talent Recruit; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit is seeking a Head of Production to lead a high-precision CNC machining facility with 50–60 machines across two shifts. You will shape manufacturing strategy and drive operational excellence.

The role covers NPI and mid-to-high volume production, optimizing tooling, cycles, and throughput with ERP/MRP, AI-enabled tooling, and Lean/Six Sigma. You will mentor supervisors, uphold safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical oversight for 5-axis CNC environments to meet ultra-tight tolerances of 3 microns.
• Leverage AI tools, modern simulation, and automated workflow solutions to optimize toolpaths, programming efficiency, and shop-floor throughput.
• Oversee the transition from New Product Introduction (NPI) and prototyping through to full-scale high-volume production.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to optimize shift capacities, streamline material workflows, and ensure reliable on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce cycle times, minimize scrap/rework, and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage and mentor production supervisors and shift leads, ensuring effective execution across all operating shifts.

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.