Assembly Operations Lead – Process Improvement

Hirehub Group; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OT pay

5.5 days work week

Job summary

Hirehub Group is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily assembly operations, ensuring targets, quality and on-time delivery. You will plan manpower, schedules, and resources, while guiding a team of operators and leads to maintain smooth production flow.

The role requires 3–5 years in assembly/production, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership with ability to monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions. Mandarin and English are an advantage; OT pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in assembly or production operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising production operators and managing daily assembly activities.
• Good understanding of assembly processes, production planning, manpower allocation and shop-floor management.
• Ability to monitor production KPIs, analyse performance and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures, SOPs, workplace safety and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets and deadlines.
• Proactive, responsible and hands-on, with the ability to lead and motivate a production team.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is preferred for work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily assembly operations to meet production targets, product quality and delivery schedules.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, production schedules and resource allocation for smooth production flow.
• Supervise assembly operators and team leaders, ensuring tasks meet production requirements.
• Monitor production output, productivity, defect rates and line performance; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure assembly processes comply with SOPs, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Warehouse to resolve production issues and ensure material availability.
• Monitor use of materials, tools and equipment to minimise waste and maintain efficiency.
• Train, guide and evaluate production personnel to improve skills and performance.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, manpower records and other operational documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce defects and costs.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Shop-floor management

Production planning

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Engineering / Manufacturing degree

Job description

Hirehub Group is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily assembly operations, ensuring targets, quality and on-time delivery. You will plan manpower, schedules, and resources, while guiding a team of operators and leads to maintain smooth production flow.

The role requires 3–5 years in assembly/production, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership with ability to monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions. Mandarin and English are an advantage; OT pay is provided.