Assembly Production Section Manager

Flintex Consulting; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned Production/Manufacturing Manager in Johor Bahru to oversee daily operations, ensure delivery schedules, and optimize resources. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive lean initiatives and maintain high quality standards across the plant.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing with 8–10 years of experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial capacity, and proficiency with production systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, production or related field.
• 8–10 years in manufacturing/production, preferably in electronics/precision sectors.
• 3–5 years in a managerial/supervisory role overseeing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, planning, process control, and operations.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, OEE and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, coordination and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production/manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor daily production activities to meet targets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure efficient use of manpower, machines, materials and capacity.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions to address gaps.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and develop production supervisors, engineers, technicians and operators.
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to raise productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production/MES/ERP systems

Job description

Johor Bahru, Malaysia | Posted on 11/06/2026

• Plan, manage, and monitor daily assembly production activities to achieve production targets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machines, materials, and production capacity.
• Monitor production performance and take corrective actions to address production gaps.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor defect trends and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality.
• Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve production-related quality issues.
• Lead, supervise, and develop production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cycle time, line efficiency, and production capacity.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize production processes and workflow to minimize downtime, waste, and operational costs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure equipment availability and reliability.
• Monitor machine downtime and support troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Monitor production schedules and respond to changes in customer demand or production priorities.
• Monitor key production indicators such as output, OEE, productivity, yield, scrap, downtime, and absenteeism.
• Drive initiatives to reduce production costs, material waste, overtime, and operational losses.
• Identify and implement improvement projects to enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing/production, preferably in connector, electronics, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a managerial/supervisory role managing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, production planning, process control, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in Lean Manaufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication, leadership, coordination, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production/manufacturing systems.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.