Production Manager

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in the plastics or polymer manufacturing industry. This role will be responsible for overseeing 24/7 high-volume production operations, ensuring manufacturing excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet business objectives. You will lead a team of production operators, and technical support staff, ensuring alignment across departments and delivering products to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
. Oversee end-to-end plastics manufacturing workflows, including extrusion, machining, and assembly.
. Monitor KPIs such as output, yield, scrap rate, and cycle times, and implement actions to address performance gaps.
. Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors, technicians, and operators across multiple shifts.
. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
. Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
. Work closely with supply chain, maintenance, process, and quality departments to ensure smooth operations.
. Ensure compliance with relevant quality and industry standards.
. Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new technology adoption, and operational excellence initiatives.
. Liaise with regional and international teams where necessary.

Job Requirement:
. Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
. Minimum 10 years production or manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Polymer and plastics industry experience preferred.
. Proven track record in plastics, polymers, or composite manufacturing.
. Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools.
. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
. Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.