Production Manager – HVAC Manufacturing
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About the Role
FINPOWER AIRCON is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead HVAC manufacturing operations for AHU, FCU, and related equipment in Dubai. The role involves planning production, managing teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
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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
- Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and material availability to maximize productivity
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, health and safety regulations, and company policies
- Lead, train, and mentor production supervisors and shop floor employees
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or 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 highly preferred
- GCC/UAE manufacturing experience is an added advantage
Full Job Posting
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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