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Production Manager – HVAC Manufacturing

FINPOWER AIRCON
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 weeks ago
HVAC ManufacturingLean ManufacturingProduction PlanningTeam LeadershipQuality ManagementSheet Metal Fabrication
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Overview

  • We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee the complete manufacturing operations of Air Handling Units (AHU), Fan Coil Units (FCU), and related HVAC equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

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