PRODUCTION Manager

Key Responsibilities

· Lead daily production to achieve output, quality and on-time delivery commitments.

· Manage CNC machining, assembly and production scheduling across customer orders.

· Prepare and control daily CNC machine loading plans based on priorities and capacity.

· Balance manpower, machine capacity, materials, tooling and subcontract requirements.

· Monitor actual output versus plan and recover delays quickly.

· Ensure first-piece and in-process quality controls are followed during production.

· Coordinate closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Stores and Procurement.

· Drive reduction of downtime, rework, scrap, bottlenecks and overdue orders.

· Maintain visual daily production status and clear escalation of delivery risks.

· Develop supervisors and machinists to improve productivity, discipline and multi-skilling.

· Lead continuous improvement in flow, setup time, utilisation and delivery performance.

· Diploma or equivalent qualification is acceptable; proven production leadership is essential.

· Minimum 3 years of production/manufacturing experience with CNC machining exposure.

· Strong skills in daily scheduling, machine loading, capacity planning and delivery control.

· Good understanding of machining processes, in-process quality and shop-floor problem solving.

· Able to lead people firmly, manage priorities and respond quickly to delivery changes.