Production Manager – Global (Labels & Packaging) (#451)

This role requires the candidate to work in Semarang, Indonesia.Client OverviewOur client is a global leader in materials science and innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and labels, with a focus on apparel, footwear, and retail industries. Established in 1935, the company pioneered pressure-sensitive stickers and has since expanded to operate in over 50 countries across six continents, delivering creative and sustainable solutions including graphic tickets, tags, labels, embellishments, and packaging solutions.In Indonesia, the company serves a wide range of customers in apparel, footwear, home textiles, and sports goods sectors. Its manufacturing sites act as strategic hubs to support exporters across the country, ensuring high-quality products and efficient production to meet both domestic and international demand.Job RoleThe Production Manager will lead daily production operations while ensuring operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multinational manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role is responsible for driving productivity, efficiency, and safety across the production floor.This position involves managing multi-shift teams, allocating resources effectively, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve production, cost, quality, and compliance targets. Success requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to lead, influence, and align teams with organizational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, develop, and lead a high-performing production team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Ensure operational excellence across multi-shift production: safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.Set performance KPIs, monitor progress, and optimize workflow with planning, quality, and supply chain teams.Drive process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and efficiency frameworks; implement automation and standardization to improve productivity and reduce waste.Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for production machinery.Enforce health, safety, and compliance standards across all production activities.Provide strategic reporting and operational analysis to senior management for longterm planning and improvements.Candidate RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering fields.Experience: 7–10 years in manufacturing, including at least 5 years in production leadership roles in multinational or complex manufacturing environments.Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with labels, packaging, adhesives, garment, or apparel manufacturing.Technical Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Flow, TPM, OEE, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks; ability to link operational performance to financial outcomes.Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead large-scale production teams, drive cultural change, and influence both shop-floor operators and senior management.Operational Excellence: Demonstrated success in delivering OEE, yield, lead time, cost efficiency, and strategic improvements like lean transformation, automation, and capability building.Languages: Professional proficiency in English for communication with regional/global teams and leadership.Personal Qualities: Strategic mindset with hands-on leadership, strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills; proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.Job Code: #451