Head of Production & Engineering

Overall responsible to lead and oversee Production Planning, Production Operation and Engineering/ Maintenance activities, functions and processes in the company which includes output/ productivity improvement, cost reduction initiatives and process improvements. 

Daily:

• Oversee plant operations: output, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Execute and monitor production schedules (MPS/MRP) and material availability.
• Manage labor allocation and equipment performance to minimize downtime.
• Track quality issues, scrap/reject rates, and provide coaching to supervisors and operators.

Weekly:

• Adjust production plans based on demand and capacity.
• Analyze production cost variances and drive cost-saving measures.
• Monitor takt time, productivity, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Hold weekly reviews with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support new product trials and conduct safety/risk assessments.

Monthly:

• Report key KPIs (productivity, OEE, OTIF, scrap rate).
• Control maintenance budgets and review preventive maintenance schedules.
• Track customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Review progress of process improvement and cost-reduction projects.

Yearly:

• Lead annual production planning, budgeting, manpower, and capital investment.
• Oversee CAPEX projects, automation, and equipment upgrades.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and asset disposal.
• Conduct performance reviews, staff training, and lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of progressive leadership experience in production within the manufacturing industry (mattress, furniture or related consumer goods preferred)
• Proven expertise in production planning (MPS/MRP), process optimization and factory operations management
• Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Solid understanding and practical implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Management Systems. 
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, productivity improvement and engineering projects (CAPEX, automation, new machinery installation)
• Strong proficient in SAP (PP/MM modules) and advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, reporting & analysis)
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to coach and develop cross-functional teams
• Results-drive mindset with focus on quality, efficiency, compliance and on-time delivery. 
• Excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken)