We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Production Manager for a leading manufacturring company based in Colombo. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership capabilities with sound technical knowledge of pneumatic manufacturing systems, production processes, and manufacturing equipment. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize production processes, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with the organization’s operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage production teams to achieve daily, monthly, and annual production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Plan, coordinate, and optimize production activities to maximize capacity utilization and operational performance across pneumatic manufacturing operations.
Drive improvements in productivity, OEE, quality, cost efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, automation, and process optimization methodologies.
Identify production bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Monitor and control production costs, material usage, manpower utilization, and operational expenses.
Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations.
Ensure effective preventive maintenance coordination and minimize equipment downtime.
Establish and monitor production KPIs, analyze performance trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
10–15 years of proven manufacturing experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Strong and proven experience in managing large-scale production and manufacturing operations.
Strong technical knowledge of pneumatic systems, production processes, manufacturing equipment, and industrial operations.
Proven experience in production planning, quality management, cost control, capacity management, and team leadership.
Sound knowledge and practical experience in Lean Manufacturing, OEE, Kaizen, 5S, automation, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work effectively across functions.