Head Of Production

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.
Department: Operation Department
Reports to: Deputy General Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Management & Planning
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 Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and raw material costs.
o Monitor key production KPIs (cost per unit, yield, downtime, scrap rate, etc.) and take necessary actions for improvement.
o Supervise activities 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 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, Compliance & Reporting
o Implement and maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.
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.
o Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, customer specifications, and legal requirements in steel fabrication.
o Prepare reports on production performance, challenges, and operational improvements for senior management.