Factory Head

Job Description:

Avanceon is a leading provider of Industrial Automation solutions, committed to delivering high-quality engineering services and innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Factory Head to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage assembly of automation systems, wellhead control panels and chemical injection skids
2. Ensure all work executed in Avanceon factories or E&I installation/integration executed in sub-vendor/contractor facilities meets or exceeds quality and safety requirements
3. Estimate 3 rd party / contract labour hours and secure PO through PMT for each prior to commencement of work, strict adherence to “No PO, No Service” policy
4. Ensure all work is executed strictly within manhours agreed with PMT in accordance with Approved/Issued for Construction/Manufacturing/Fabrication drawings/design
5. In case of extra hours due to design changes notified by PMT, promptly estimate additional hours and secure PO for additional hours (change management)
6. Estimate and procure consumables through SCM (Supply Chain Management) within cost budget negotiated with or allocated by PMT
7. Identify and retain multiple 3 rd party / contract labour suppliers in order to maintain competitive rates and meet any manpower scale up requirements, avoid single-vendor dependencies
8. Regularly (at least a week) flag all material shortages to PMT impacting delivery schedule and demobilize idle resources or secure additional hours PO through PMT
9. Ensure all delivery (FAT readiness) commitments to PMT are met
10. Continuously screen workforce (both employees and 3 rd party labour) for competency and identify either training or replacement
11. Regularly (at least fortnightly) discuss with PMT about upcoming work and ensure resource planning accordingly
12. Ensure daily housekeeping in Avanceon factories
13. Ensure all time sheets for all workers (both employees and 3 rd party labour) are approved on actual on daily basis without exception
14. Ensure any overtime for employee workers is pre-approved/pre-agreed with PMT
15. Ensure adequate type, quantity (with spare capacity) and quality of tools (hand/manual, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation) and equipment (engraving, TB marker, sleeve printer, etc.) is maintained and if required serviced and calibrated
16. Ensure all test equipment (electrical, hydraulic, simulation, etc.) is properly maintained, calibrated (as required) and always in working condition with adequate space capacity
17. Ensure proper accounting, handling and safekeeping of all work in progress (WIP) material issued from stores to factory
18. Support and facilitate PMT/IX for all testing (FAT) activities in Avanceon factories or where applicable in sub-vendor/contractor facilities
19. Identify, propose and implement ideas/solutions/initiatives for automation of manufacturing to boost efficiency and achieve world class assembly / manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a manager of systems manufacturing or similar role in an industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of control, electrical, assembling, and fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with electrical, instrumentation and mechanical scope execution in Skid packages.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in resolving manufacturing-related issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience in participating in factory testing activities with client.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor equivalent.
• Relevant technical certifications or vocational training.