09 - Production Manager 1

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Manager 2 to lead a manufacturing team responsible for assembling, testing and repairing products on a site with under 400 employees.

You will drive production plans, allocate resources, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet delivery goals. The role requires seven to ten years in operations, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a track record of improving throughput and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production leadership.
• Experience in budgeting, planning and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manages resources for assembling, testing and repairing products on a manufacturing site.
• Plans, manages and controls department performance by setting direction and priorities.
• Establishes policies, guidelines and evaluates results.
• Sets production metrics and realistic goals to maximize throughput.
• Allocates budget and resources to meet production requirements.
• Interfaces between production and other product functions.
• Drives quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
• Leads cross-functional product teams and process improvement groups.
• Uses PC applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Team Supervision

Budgeting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Manager 2
SAP Short Name: MG2
Job Title: Production Manager 2
Job Code: MG2-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Manages resources responsible for assembling, testing and repairing products in a manufacturing site generally with fewer than 400 employees.
• Plans, manages and controls department performance by establishing overall direction and priorities.
• Establishes policies and guidelines and evaluates results.
• Establishes production metrics, tracks metrics and sets realistic production goals to maximize throughput.
• Recommends and manages the work unit budget.
• Advocates for and allocates appropriate resources, tools, equipment and support to meet production requirements.
• Acts as an interface between production and other product related functions.
• Drives and promotes quality workmanship and continuous improvement in all manufacturing processes.
• Participates in cross-functional product teams and process improvement groups.
• In-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines and in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, Powerpoint.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Seven to ten years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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