Head Of Production

Department: Operation Department

Reports to: Operations Director / General Manager

Role Overview

The Head of Production is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of mechanical fabrication and installation processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost control. This role involves strategic planning, production management, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement to meet customer expectations and business objectives. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise in manufacturing, specifically in steel structure fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Installation Schedule

o Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term production plans that align with sales demand, customer deadlines, and operational capacity, including preparation of resources such as manpower, machinery, and materials to ensure full support for factory operations and production activities

o Manage on-site installation activities, coordinate project team members and stakeholders effectively to to maintain smooth progress and successful installation

o Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and raw material costs.

o Consider production capacity of workshop and create solution to remove stock in line and final.

o Monitor key production KPIs (cost per unit, yield, downtime, scrap rate, etc.) and take necessary actions for improvement.

o Supervise activitie s and preventive action, and research good way to reduce cost but still maintain products quality.

o Coordinate with relevant departments to establish production processes, quality management processes

o Optimize workflows to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower production costs using lean manufacturing principles.

2. People Management & Team Development

o Oversees the head count plan according to production plan arranged, training, and development of the production workforce to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

o Plan headcount, allocate installation personnel according to project requirements, and review workforce performance to ensure installation progress and quality

o Ensure effective training in welding techniques, machining operations, equipment handling, and safety protocols.

o Conduct regular performance reviews and implement improvement programs for underperforming employees.

o Foster a collaborative and disciplined work environment that promotes accountability and innovation.

3. Quality Assurance & Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHS&E)

o Implement and maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.

o Conduct quality inspections to detect defects, welding inconsistencies, dimensional inaccuracies, and implement corrective actions.

o Conduct regular workplace safety audits and risk assessments to prevent accidents.

o Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations (ISO 14001).

o Oversee quality inspections at each production stage (machining, welding, finishing, assembly) to ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, or ASTM standards.

o Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fabrication processes and reduce rejection rates.

4. Compliance, Governance & Reporting

o Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, customer specifications, and legal requirements in steel fabrication.

o Maintain accurate production records, safety reports, and quality certifications for audits.

o Prepare reports on production performance, challenges, and operational improvements for senior management.

o Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

Work Experience:

o 15-20 years of experience in mechanical fabrication, mechanical manufacturing, or heavy industrial production.

o Experience in leading large production teams and optimizing fabrication processes.

o Knowledge of ISO 9001, AWS welding codes, ASME standards, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

o Strong leadership skills in managing fabrication teams and driving process improvements.

o Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a manufacturing environment.

o Knowledge in CNC, welding, laser/plasma cutting, surface treatment, and assembly.

o Knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and cost management techniques.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in ERR/SAP is prefered

o Fluent in English (both written and spoken)