Production Manager

Quess Malaysia; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 2,400 - 3,400; Full time

Job summary

Quess Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to oversee daily production activities in our steel fabrication operations in Johor. You will plan production schedules, coordinate with Engineering, Project, Procurement, QA/QC and Warehouse teams, and ensure projects meet schedule, quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role requires at least 5 years of production management experience in steel fabrication or metal fabrication, a strong ability to read engineering drawings, and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Proven ability to plan production, manpower, materials and schedule adherence.
• Solid understanding of quality, safety and production cost control.
• Able to read and interpret engineering/fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and multi-project coordination skills.
• Chinese-speaking ability is not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities and ensure projects meet schedule, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Plan production schedules, manpower, materials, machinery and equipment according to project requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project, Procurement, QA/QC and Warehouse teams for smooth project execution.
• Oversee steel fabrication and manufacturing activities, including cutting, drilling, bending, welding, fitting, assembly and finishing.
• Review engineering/fabrication drawings and ensure production follows required specifications and standards.
• Lead and manage production supervisors, welders, fitters and other production workers.
• Troubleshoot production, technical, manpower and equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor quality, safety, productivity, material usage, manpower and production costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce wastage and minimize downtime.
• Prepare production reports and monitor project progress, KPIs and delivery commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team management

Production planning

Manpower planning

Material control

Project coordination

Quality control

Safety awareness

Cost control

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities and ensure projects meet schedule, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Plan production schedules, manpower, materials, machinery and equipment according to project requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project, Procurement, QA/QC and Warehouse teams for smooth project execution.
• Oversee steel fabrication and manufacturing activities, including cutting, drilling, bending, welding, fitting, assembly and finishing.
• Review engineering/fabrication drawings and ensure production follows required specifications and standards.
• Lead and manage production supervisors, welders, fitters and other production workers.
• Troubleshoot production, technical, manpower and equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor quality, safety, productivity, material usage, manpower and production costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce wastage and minimize downtime.
• Prepare production reports and monitor project progress, KPIs and delivery commitments.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of production management experience, preferably in steel fabrication, structural steel, metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of steel fabrication, welding, fitting, cutting, assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Able to read and understand engineering/fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of production planning, manpower planning, material control and project coordination.
• Good understanding of quality, safety and production cost control.
• Able to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Chinese-speaking ability is required to communicate with China-based counterparts, suppliers and stakeholders.