Production Manager

IPS Industrial Engineering Sdn Bhd; Pontian; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Annual leave

Job summary

IPS Industrial Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee our production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality within budget and schedules.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on steel fabrication experience, read and interpret fabrication drawings, and lead cross-functional teams. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required (Mechanical/Manufacturing).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in steel fabrication/manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in steel fabrication and manufacturing operations is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of steel fabrication processes, welding, fitting, cutting, assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Able to read and interpret engineering/fabrication drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership to manage production workers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, manpower planning, material control, and project coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet project schedules and delivery targets.
• Lead production arrangement and project team allocation according to project requirements.
• Develop and monitor production schedules, timelines, manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment.
• Ensure production activities comply with drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Monitor progress and take corrective action when delays or issues arise.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project, Procurement, QA/QC, Warehouse and other departments for smooth execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, fabrication requirements, and production schedules.
• Ensure teams understand requirements, processes, and priorities.
• Monitor multiple projects and allocate resources accordingly.
• Oversee fabrication activities: cutting, drilling, bending, welding, fitting, assembly, surface prep, finishing.
• Ensure products comply with drawings, specs, dimensional requirements and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production, technical, manpower, and equipment-related issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve fabrication and constructability issues.
• Plan and manage manpower based on workload and priorities.
• Supervise production supervisors, fitters, welders, and production staff.
• Monitor worker productivity and optimize manpower utilization.
• Ensure machinery and facilities are maintained and utilized efficiently.
• Promote safety and ensure PPE compliance; investigate problems and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor costs, material usage, overtime, wastage, and rework; identify productivity improvements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Production Manager to oversee our production operations and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and according to the required quality and delivery schedules.

Candidates with proven experience in steel fabrication, structural steel, metal fabrication, or manufacturing environments are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Production Planning & Management

Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet project schedules and delivery targets.

Lead the production arrangement and project team allocation according to project requirements.

Develop and monitor production schedules, timelines, manpower requirements, materials, machinery, and equipment.

Ensure production activities are carried out efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Monitor production progress and take corrective action when delays or production issues arise.

2. Project & Operations Coordination

Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project, Procurement, QA/QC, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure smooth project execution.

Review project drawings, specifications, fabrication requirements, and production schedules.

Ensure production teams understand technical requirements, fabrication processes, and project priorities.

Monitor the progress of multiple projects and ensure resources are properly allocated.

3. Steel Fabrication & Manufacturing

Oversee fabrication activities including cutting, drilling, bending, welding, fitting, assembly, surface preparation, and finishing where applicable.

Ensure fabricated products comply with approved drawings, specifications, dimensional requirements, and quality standards.

Troubleshoot production, technical, manpower, and equipment-related issues.

Work closely with the engineering team to resolve fabrication and constructability issues.

4. Manpower & Resource Management

Plan and manage manpower requirements based on production workload and project priorities.

Supervise production supervisors, fitters, welders, workers, and relevant production personnel.

Monitor worker productivity and optimize manpower utilization.

Ensure machinery, tools, equipment, and production facilities are properly utilized and maintained.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure production activities comply with company quality standards, work procedures, and applicable industry requirements.

Work closely with the QA/QC team to identify and resolve quality issues, defects, rework, and non-conformities.

Promote and enforce a strong workplace safety culture within the production environment.

Ensure workers follow proper safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe working practices.

Investigate production problems and implement preventive and corrective actions.

6. Cost & Productivity Control

Monitor production costs, material usage, manpower utilization, overtime, wastage, and rework.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce production costs.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.

Minimize material wastage and unnecessary production downtime.

7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

Monitor and report production progress, productivity, quality, manpower utilization, and project status to management.

Prepare regular production reports and highlight potential delays, risks, and operational issues.

Establish and monitor relevant production KPIs.

Ensure production targets and customer delivery commitments are achieved.

Requirements :

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in production management, preferably within the steel fabrication, structural steel, metal fabrication, or manufacturing industry.

Candidates with strong hands‑on experience in steel fabrication and manufacturing operations will have an added advantage.

Good knowledge of steel fabrication processes, production planning, welding, fitting, cutting, assembly and fabrication drawings.

Able to read and understand engineering/fabrication drawings and technical specifications.

Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to manage production workers and supervisors.

Good knowledge of production planning, scheduling, manpower planning, material control, and project coordination.

Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.

Good understanding of quality control, workplace safety, and production cost management.

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates with experience in a steel fabrication/manufacturing company are strongly preferred.

Proficiency in Chinese speaking is required to effectively communicate and coordinate with China-based counterparts, suppliers & stakeholders.

PA & Hospitalization Insurance Coverage

Annual Leave entitlement from 18 days up to Max 21 days