Manufacturing Manager

YOUR ROLE
As a Manufacturing Manager, you will lead large-scale, labor-intensive manufacturing operations to achieve high performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You will oversee multi-shift production operations, ensure operational stability, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations including cutting, crimping, sub-assembly, final assembly, and inspection processes
• Manage large workforce across multiple shifts, including operators, line leaders, and supervisors
• Ensure achievement of production targets (daily, weekly, monthly) with effective manpower deployment
• Drive operational discipline, standardization, and adherence to work practices
• Optimize manpower utilization, attendance, and workforce flexibility (multi-skilling, skill matrix)
• Drive productivity improvement (labor efficiency, output per hour, cycle time)
• Control direct labor cost, overtime, absenteeism, and attrition
• Lead line balancing, takt time improvement, and capacity optimization
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g. IATF/ISO) and customer requirements
• Drive defect reduction, customer complaint prevention, and structured problem-solving initiatives
• Promote strong shopfloor safety culture and zero-incident mindset
• Manage manufacturing cost including labor, scrap, and consumables
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke)
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance through structured review and escalation processes
• Develop and coach supervisors and team leaders to improve capability and performance
• Manage industrial relations issues in a labor-intensive environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, PC&L, Quality, Maintenance, HR) to ensure smooth operations
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
• Comply with Versigent EHS policies and support site EHS objectives and targets
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules, procedures, and legal requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and hazards
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Promote safety awareness, safe behaviour, and continuous EHS improvement