General Description: The Production Manager is responsible for managing all activities on the PCBA production floor, ensuring output, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved
Key Responsibilities:
Production Execution & Planning:
Develop shift plans and production schedules based on delivery commitments and material availability.
Manage and oversee daily PCBA production activities including SMT, Through- Hole, and Final Assembly / Box- build.
Establish and maintain a statistical system to monitor process data
Monitor WIP levels, output, cycle time, and line utilization to optimize performance.
Ensure adherence to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow.
Workforce Management:
Responsible for production staff in carrying out company policies, safety and labor rules and regulations.
Supervise and coach line leaders, supervisors, and operators to meet production targets.
Conduct training and cross- training plans to improve workforce flexibility and competency.
Promote team accountability and high- performance culture.
Liaise with Management on formulation of personnel policies with regard to manpower planning, recruitment, grievances handling and discipline enforcement.
ESD Control & Compliance:
Collaborate with engineering and equipment teams to implement automation solutions.
Work closely with Quality to resolve ESD- related nonconformities and prevent recurrence.
Identify and propose opportunities for automation in assembling PCBA, material handling, inspection, and final assembly.
Ensure regular ESD audits, training, and maintenance of ESD control equipment (e.g., wrist straps, grounding, ESD flooring, ionizers).
Automation and Process Improvement
Champion lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste elimination in production operations.
Lead implementation and enforcement of ESD protection procedures throughout the production floor.
Digital Transformation & Advanced Reporting:
Replace manual or basic daily reports with real- time, automated production performance reports aligned with management KPIs.
Support digital transformation initiatives by standardizing data collection and promoting system integration across production lines.
Develop and maintain advanced reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel dashboards) for shift performance, OEE, downtime tracking, defect analysis, and labor efficiency.
Drive the use of digital tools to monitor and manage production operations.
Cross- functional Collaboration:
Coordinate with Planning, ME, Warehouse, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production or quality issues.
Support customer audits and visits, providing transparency in production execution and quality assurance.
Production Oversight:
Ensure high hygienic standards in the factory
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, ISO 9001, IPC- A- 610, and ESD requirements.
Plan plant layout for new product line
Oversee daily production, acquire new manufacturing technique and continuously upgrade process to achieve higher productivity
Conduct routine Gemba walks and floor audits to enforce standard practices.
Prepare and present regular production performance reviews to the Operations Director.
Any other duties as and when required by the Operation Director & Managing Director.
