Assistant General Manager – General Assembly

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Gurun; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Supervisor to support daily General Assembly operations, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. You will lead production teams, monitor KPIs, coordinate with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning, and drive Lean, Kaizen and 5S initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 6–8 years in automotive manufacturing, and 2–3 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Automotive Engineering.
• 6–8 years in automotive manufacturing or assembly operations.
• 2–3 years of supervisory/management experience in General Assembly.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily General Assembly operations toward targets.
• Monitor KPIs and schedules; apply corrective actions.
• Lead production teams to boost productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with standards, work instructions and safety.
• Coordinate with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning.
• Drive continuous improvement incl. Lean, Kaizen, 5S.
• Support new model launches and process changes.
• Optimize manpower utilization and development.
• Support departmental cost control, resource planning and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Investigate production, quality and equipment issues and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics tools

Job description

Support the Head of General Assembly in leading daily vehicle assembly operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity objectives. The role focuses on operational performance, manpower optimization, continuous improvement and effective cross-functional coordination to ensure stable and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of daily General Assembly operations and achievement of production targets.
• Monitor production performance, schedules and KPIs, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead and develop production teams to improve productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, work instructions, quality requirements and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering and Production Planning to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and other continuous improvement activities.
• Support new model launches, engineering changes and process improvement initiatives.
• Optimize manpower utilization and support employee capability development.
• Support departmental cost control, resource planning and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Investigate production, quality and equipment issues and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly operations.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience within General Assembly.
• Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good analytical capability and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and relevant analytics tools.

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.