The Production Manager oversees all manufacturing operations in an electronics factory, ensuring production targets are met in quality, cost, and delivery while leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing production teams across SMT, PCBA, and Final Assembly processes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities across SMT, PCBA, and Final Assembly lines
Manage production schedules, manpower allocation, and material availability to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
Supervise production teams to ensure adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and safety protocols
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process flow and minimize downtime
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
Manage manpower planning, coaching, and performance evaluation for production staff
Support New Product Introduction activities including line setup, sample build, and process validation
Prepare and analyze production performance reports, KPIs, and variance analyses for management
Requirements
Minimum 5 to 7 years of production management experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of SMT, PCBA, and Final Assembly processes and related equipment such as screen printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, ICT, functional testers, auto screw pressing machines, and laser machines.
Proven ability to analyze and control labor usage variance and material usage variance to optimize cost performance.
Hands-on experience with Oracle, ERP, or SAP systems for production planning, material tracking, and reporting.
In-depth knowledge of process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction methodologies.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, and ESD control standards.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Benefits & Perks
48h week, 8h day work schedule
Work performed primarily on-site in an electronics manufacturing facility
Overtime may be required to meet production targets and delivery schedules
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