Production Manager

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities for AHU, FCU, and HVAC equipment manufacturing. • Ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets. • Manage fabrication, insulation, powder coating, assembly, wiring, testing, and final dispatch activities. • Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Maintenance departments to ensure uninterrupted production. • Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and material availability to maximize productivity. • Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, rejection rates, rework, and on-time delivery. • Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, health and safety regulations, and company policies. • Lead, train, and mentor production supervisors and shop floor employees to improve performance and productivity. • Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed to minimize equipment downtime. • Work closely with the Quality team to ensure products comply with customer specifications and international HVAC standards. • Review production reports and provide regular updates to senior management. • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • 8–15 years of experience in HVAC manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, or engineering manufacturing. • Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role. • Experience in manufacturing AHUs, FCUs, Heat Recovery Units, and ventilation products is highly preferred. • GCC/UAE manufacturing experience is an added advantage. Technical Skills • Strong understanding of HVAC manufacturing processes. • Experience in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and powder coating. • Knowledge of AHU/FCU assembly, refrigeration piping, electrical wiring, and performance testing. • Familiarity with production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and ERP systems. • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S methodologies. Key Competencies • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Excellent planning and organizational abilities. • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability. • Effective communication and coordination skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. • Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Achievement of daily and monthly production targets. • On-time delivery performance. • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). • Productivity and labor efficiency. • Product quality and first-pass yield. • Scrap, rejection, and rework reduction. • Machine uptime and maintenance compliance. • Inventory utilization and material wastage. • Safety compliance and incident-free operations. • Continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.