Production&ME Manager

Job Summary

Oversee end-to-end management of industrial refrigerant dryer and filter assembly orders, including production planning, scheduling coordination, resource allocation, and progress tracking to ensure on-time order delivery.

Build up and standardize the manufacturing (Assembly) process. Provide technical support on daily production operation, solving the problem regarding Assembly process and related quality issues. Implement lean transformation and continuously improve production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Organise production team and on-site management in the assembly workshop, optimize allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient execution of production plans.
• Understand entire production processes thoroughly, identify production bottlenecks, and propose improvement solutions. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and other departments to resolve technical issues.
• Promote and apply the application of Lean Production and quality management tools (e.g., 5S, 7-wastes etc) to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality compliance.
• Serve as a cross-functional communication bridge and driver, coordinating with procurement, logistics, order management, and other teams to align order requirements and priorities with supply chain.
• Manage production team staffing and performance, develop frontline management personnel, and enhance team execution capabilities.
• Maintain good communication and relationship with factory workers through regular work place meeting and continuous interaction.
• Any tasks or responsibilities assigned by manager
• Maintain and update manufacturing process for mass production
• Be responsible for Fix&Jig designing, risk evaluation for process change of new tooling/equipment
• Maintain manufacturing process documents for mass production, such as PFMEA、WI、SOE、M-BOM、Playbook, etc
• Provide technical support and training about Assembly process,   lead process problem solving / root cause analysis
• Implement and track Engineering Change Notice process flows
• Cooperate with engineering team to solve the technical issues regarding product designing or production technique.
• Participate in NPD project to assist AME team to complete whole NPD process
• Implement lean transformation, participate in RIE, continuously optimize manufacturing process

Key Competencies/Experience

• At least 5 years professional experience in production function and 2 years on a managerial position, with familiarity in production planning and on-site scheduling. Experience in the air conditioning/refrigerant dryer industry is preferred.
• Practical experience in Lean Production, quality management, or cost control projects.
• Proficiency in production process optimization and efficiency improvement methods, with the ability to independently analyse production data and develop improvement measures.
• Familiarity with air conditioning/refrigerant dryer structure and assembly processes (e.g., brazing, refrigeration systems, electrical assembly) is preferred.
• Strong cross-departmental coordination and team management abilities, adaptable to a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resilience, with the ability to respond quickly to unexpected production issues.
• Strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to internal and external audiences
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked changing environment
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications