Factory Head

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.

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

• 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.

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