6649 - Production Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd in Johor Bahru is seeking a Production Manager to lead PCB EMS production operations, driving efficiency, quality, and on‑time output. You will coordinate people, processes, and resources to meet targets and strategic goals.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a focus on continuous improvement, with a relevant engineering degree and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role in manufacturing or EMS.
• Proven knowledge of PCB production workflows and electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production strategies to improve output and maintain quality.
• Manage day-to-day production activities to meet targets and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, documentation, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate transitions for new products or process changes.
• Set departmental KPIs and align with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor and manage production teams, including attendance and performance.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development plans.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Plan maintenance, upgrades, and technology adoption.
• Ensure safety regulations and legal requirements are followed.
• Update SOPs to maintain operational compliance.
• Use data and performance metrics to support decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPIs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

A Malaysia-based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, specializing in PCB production, design, industrialization, and repair services. Serving industries like connectivity, electrification, medical, industrial, located in Johor, it supports regional and international markets with advanced manufacturing solutions.

Position Overview

The Production Manager will lead and manage the full spectrum of production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely output. This role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and hands‑on coordination of people, processes, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production strategies to improve output, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
• Manage day‑to‑day production activities to meet production targets and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, documentation standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate smooth transitions for new products or process changes.
• Set departmental KPIs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage production teams, including attendance, performance, and motivation.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage production budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Plan and support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and technology adoption.
• Ensure all production activities follow safety regulations and legal requirements.
• Implement and update SOPs to maintain operational compliance.
• Use data and performance metrics to support decision‑making and identify improvements.
• Plan maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Oversee material flow, inventory coordination, warehouse interfacing, and dispatch readiness.
• Support facility and utility management to ensure smooth shop floor operations.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical) or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or EMS environment.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing and PCB production workflows.
• Proven ability to lead production teams and achieve operational KPIs.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in English (verbal and written).