Production Manager

Xircle Talent; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Production Manager for its Malaysian manufacturing operations in Nilai. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and overseeing daily production to hit output, quality, and delivery targets while driving continuous improvements and resource efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of production management experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and a background in Lean, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies, preferably within HVAC or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of production management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in HVAC, air-conditioning, refrigeration, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Analyze production performance and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Manage and develop production supervisors and operators.
• Support process improvement projects.
• Monitor production KPIs such as output, productivity, and downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team management

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a Malaysian enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of centralized air-conditioning units.

Job Summary

This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing daily production operations to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets. The Production Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure efficient utilization of resources while managing and developing production staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Analyze production performance and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Manage and develop production supervisors and operators.
• Support process improvement projects.
• Monitor production KPIs such as output, productivity, and downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in HVAC, air-conditioning, refrigeration, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.