Production Manager (7XW37565)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results driven Production Manager to lead production operations within a roofing tiles manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing end to end production activities, achieving production targets, improving product quality, optimizing kiln and process performance, reducing wastage, improving efficiency, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across clay preparation, extrusion or pressing, drying, kiln firing, sorting, and packing.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining required quality standards.
• Monitor and improve production efficiency, plant utilization, and equipment uptime.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and operational priorities.
• Reduce product rejection and wastage levels through corrective actions.
• Optimize kiln performance and firing efficiency while reducing energy consumption.
• Monitor raw material consumption and improve material yield and process efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams while improving labour productivity.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in manufacturing or operations management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in ceramics, roofing tiles, bricks, cement products, or similar process industries will be preferred.
• Proven experience in improving production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Sound technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and data driven decision making ability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results oriented mindset with the ability to manage production teams and meet operational targets.