Production Manager

About This Role

Owning the full production cycle at Effica Automation, from released drawings to onsite commissioning, is the core of this senior position. You will lead the fabrication, assembly, and wiring teams, plan production against delivery commitments, and ensure every system meets quality and safety standards before dispatch and at handover. This role reports directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house fabrication and assembly of machines, robotic cells, and automation systems strictly as per approved engineering drawings and BOMs
• Prepare and manage production plans, schedules, and capacity so that project delivery dates are met
• Lead, mentor, and set targets for supervisors, fabricators, fitters, welders, machinists, and panel wiring technicians
• Coordinate with design, procurement, quality, stores, installation, and service teams to keep work moving without delays
• Review drawings with the design team, raise clarifications early, and control revisions on the shop floor
• Oversee onsite installation and commissioning, including pre-dispatch checks, customer-site readiness, and handover to the service team
• Maintain quality through in-process inspection, testing, and documentation, and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Enforce safety practices, housekeeping, and statutory compliance on the shop floor and at customer sites
• Track material availability, work-in-progress, productivity, rework, and cost, and report KPIs to management
• Improve processes using lean and 5S practices, reduce lead times, and standardise work instructions
• Build a capable second line of leaders through training, skill matrices, and succession planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Mechatronics, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing, including at least 3+ years leading teams in machine building, special purpose machines, robotics, automation, or heavy fabrication
• Strong ability to read and work from mechanical and electrical drawings
• Proven experience planning production and delivering projects on schedule
• Hands-on knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding, machining, sheet metal, assembly, and finishing
• Experience with onsite installation and commissioning of industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of quality systems, safety standards, and lean practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

Nice to have:

• Experience with robot integration KAWASAKI, FANUC, ABB, KUKA or Yaskawa and control panels or PLC-based systems