- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–8 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or cost control.
- Strong background of relevant experience in Production and Production Production Planning & Control
- Knowledgeable in FPC or PCB manufacturing processes
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budget management, forecasting, procurement, resource allocation and cost control.
Core responsibilities:
- Developing Production Plans: Creating detailed, realistic production schedules to meet customer demand and sales forecasts.
- Capacity Planning: Determining the necessary workforce, machinery, and materials to meet production targets.
- Workflow Optimization: Organizing workflow to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
- Adjusting Schedules: Renegotiating timelines and re-allocating resources as needed to accommodate urgent orders or deal with production delays.
Cost Control and Financial Management
- Budget Development: Preparing and managing departmental budgets, including labor, raw materials, and overhead.
- Variance Analysis: Comparing actual production costs against standard or budgeted costs to identify, analyze, and correct discrepancies.
- Waste Reduction: Implementing initiatives to reduce waste, such as improving material usage or streamlining processes.
- Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identifying and driving opportunities for cost reductions in manufacturing, such as implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
- Inventory Control: Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to avoid overstocking and reduce holding costs.
Operational Control and Supervision
- Supervising Staff: Managing, training and evaluating performance of staff.
- Quality Control Oversight: Ensuring products meet quality standards and specifications, collaborating with quality assurance teams to reduce defect rates.
- Equipment Maintenance: Coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak efficiency, minimizing downtime.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Enforcing health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA standards) to maintain a safe working environment.
Analysis and Reporting
- Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, downtime, and on-time delivery, etc.
- Reporting to Management: Preparing and presenting regular reports on operational performance, budget variances, and production status to senior leadership.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Using production data to analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Key Skills Required
- Strong Technical/Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of production processes, machinery, and manufacturing technologies.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to break down complex data to improve efficiency and cost control.
- Leadership and Communication: Ability to motivate teams and liaise with other departments like Procurement, Sales, and Engineering.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively addressing issues like material shortages or equipment breakdowns.
