Job Description

\xef\xbb\xbfJob Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the Wood Strategic plan for the Manufacturing Unit.

This includes but not limited to
o Zero Harm Safety Culture
o Quality improvement to enhance customer delight
o Support Capacity growth plans & Site expansion
o Cost saving ideas & projects

• Lead and Manage the Manufacturing Unit\'s Operations team

o Maintain and stimulate safety and housekeeping awareness of staff through training, motivation, discipline and celebration.
o Monitor the daily/weekly aspects of the production lines performance through KPI setting and follow up on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Service and Cost.
o Continuous follow-up and communication with other production - and supporting departments: quality, engineering and maintenance.
o Create the right structure and systems to deliver excellence. Finds ways to work more efficient and make the best of the teams available time.
o Monitor and lead changes, sponsor action plans and initiate capex.
o Ensure shop floor resource planning is adequate in correlation with production workload versus planning.
o Oversees the analysis and review of budgets, schedules, production requirements and headcount to determine the most cost effective and efficient methods of obtaining the goal.
o Ensure the department\'s procedure and working instruction are up to date and compliance with ISO 9001 requirement.
o Consistently assess and recommend the best method for process improvement.Job Requirements :
a)Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in relevant field. Wood Technology degree is preferable.
• A minimum of 5 years\' production-related experience in managerial role.

b)Behavioral Skills

• Adaptable, safety-conscious.
• Good communication and leadership skills including coaching, motivating and right people management approach.
• Good resource management skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective crisis management skills.

c)Technical Skills

• Wood and timber products knowledge is an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in department budgeting processes.
• Knowledgeable in Malaysian employment related act.
• IT savvy (Microsoft Office application) and report-writing skills.
• Knowledgeable in PowerBi is an added advantage.

d)Physical Requirements

• Physically and mentally fit.

Summary of the Job Role:The Production Manager oversees the daily operation within the Manufacturing Unit, in a way that is consistent with a culture of self-direction (empowerment and accountability). The objective is to provide leadership, direction and drive performance excellence across your whole production area to deliver a balanced scorecard comprising Safety, Quality, Productivity ,Service, Cost & People.Sub Specialization : Engineering;Others
Type of Employment : Permanent
Minimum Experience : 5 Years
Work Location : Kedah

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