The Production Manager role is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling plywood manufacturing operations to achieve production, product quality, operational efficiency, safety, and profitability objectives. The position plays a key part in improving manufacturing performance, controlling production costs, and developing a productive and safety-focused workforce.
Responsibilities
Lead daily plywood manufacturing operations
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production efficiency
Drive productivity improvement and waste reduction programmes
Improve yield recovery and plywood production processes
Establish manufacturing best practices and standard operating procedures
Ensure products comply with customer specifications and company quality standards
Control production costs, including raw materials, labour, energy, glue consumption, and maintenance expenses
Monitor the manufacturing budget and identify cost-saving opportunities
Improve material utilisation and reduce waste generation
Lead and develop supervisors, foremen, and production operators, including conducting performance evaluations and strengthening workforce engagement, productivity, and a culture of continuous safety improvement
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies and government regulations
Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Procurement, Production Planning and Inventory Control, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Wood Technology, or a related field
At least 5 years of managerial experience in manufacturing operations
Experience in plywood, wood processing, engineered wood, or a related industry is preferred
Willingness to relocate to East Java
Good command of English
About the company
A reputable plywood manufacturer in Indonesia, providing wood products for a range of market requirements. The organisation focuses on maintaining product quality and reliable manufacturing operations while supporting customers through established production capabilities.