Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Production planning and coordination: Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and deadlines; coordinate with procurement, engineering, and quality control teams to ensure seamless production flow; monitor and manage production progress, making adjustments as necessary to maintain output levels.
• Team leadership and development: Lead, motivate, and manage the production team, ensuring high levels of performance and morale; provide training, mentorship, and support to production staff; conduct regular performance reviews and support employee development.
• Process optimization and improvement: Identify areas for process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain product quality; implement lean manufacturing techniques and best practices; monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive decision-making.
• Quality assurance: Ensure adherence to industry standards and company quality standards in all production processes; oversee the inspection and testing of products to ensure they meet specifications and are free of defects; address quality issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Safety and compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations; maintain compliance with all relevant environmental and industry regulations; promote a culture of safety within the production team.
• Inventory and resource management: Oversee inventory control and material management to ensure production materials are available without excess; work with the supply chain team to manage resources effectively and minimize production downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a production management role within the automotive parts or metal manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of metalworking processes, including stamping, casting, welding, and machining.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and quality standards within the automotive industry; familiarity with automotive OEM and Tier 1 supplier standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good command in English (Chinese will be advantage).