Production Manager (Near Rawang / Puncak Alam)

Private Advertiser; Batu Arang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily production and fabrication activities, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with drawings and specs.

You will plan schedules, allocate manpower and equipment, lead a team of engineers and operators, monitor performance, and drive cost-conscious improvements across procurement, inventory, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years leading production teams in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, fabrication, and quality control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proven leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP familiarity an advantage.
• Experience in metal fabrication or industrial equipment manufacturing preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production and fabrication activities to meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Plan production schedules and allocate manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment effectively.
• Lead and supervise production engineers, supervisors, and workers, ensuring clear work assignments and accountability.
• Drive production efficiency through effective planning, workflow improvements, and resource utilisation.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements with the relevant teams before production.
• Monitor and report production status, output, manpower utilisation, delays, and outstanding issues to management.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and project teams to ensure timely material availability and delivery of completed products.
• Control production costs by monitoring material usage, overtime, wastage, and rework.
• Ensure fabricated products comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Quality control

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

[Able to start immediately or short-notice period]

About the role

This role involves managing daily production and fabrication activities to meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and project requirements. You will plan production schedules, allocate resources effectively, and lead production teams to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with specifications.

Key responsibilities

Manage daily production and fabrication activities to meet delivery schedules, quality standards, and project requirements

Plan production schedules and allocate manpower, materials, machinery, and equipment effectively

Lead and supervise production engineers, supervisors, and workers, ensuring clear work assignments and accountability

Drive production efficiency through effective planning, workflow improvements, and resource utilisation

Apply strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and ensure smooth operations

Review engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements with the relevant teams before production

Monitor and report production status, output, manpower utilisation, delays, and outstanding issues to management

Coordinate with procurement, inventory, and project teams to ensure timely material availability and delivery of completed products

Control production costs by monitoring material usage, overtime, wastage, and rework

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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline relevant to fabrication and industrial equipment

At least 3 years of experience leading and managing production teams within an engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing environment

Sound knowledge of production planning, fabrication processes, manpower allocation, and quality control

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Able to manage production priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality

Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor costs and production performance

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP or production management systems is an added advantage

Experience in metal fabrication, welding, ducting, piping, or industrial equipment manufacturing is preferred

Willing to travel to project sites, including outstation assignments when required

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a production manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of Production Planning experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Metal Fabricator?