Assistant Manager, Production

IOI Group; Segamat; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Segamat is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Production to oversee secondary production operations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of managerial experience and be skilled in process control and continuous improvement methodologies. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving productivity and efficiency enhancements. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage secondary production to meet company objectives.
• Monitor operating results and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and training.
• Drive continuous improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Management

Process Control

Preventive Maintenance

Kaizen

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Management or relevant manufacturing experience

Job description

Palm Wood

Assistant Manager, Production

Position Level: Junior Management

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Segamat, Johor

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in Managerial level

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managerial level
• Experience in Process Control, Preventive Maintenance and Kaizen working environment
• Hands on experience managing large production operation in manufacturing company

Qualification

• Min Degree in Management or relevant manufacturing working experience

Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the Secondary production (Panel Manufacturing) with multi-discipline direct reports towards achieving company’s objectives and targets
• Critically review and monitor operating results and to specifically update and recommend to Management on issues affecting Quality and Profitability
• Plan, organize and lead the factory team to achieve the agreed objectives (safety, environment, quality, cost and services); proactive drive focused improvement
• Follow all factory safety regulations accordingly and ensure that staffs are trained to abide by these safety requirements. Maintain and improve housekeeping at all times
• Instil amongst all employees Company’s Vision, Mission, Culture and Quality objectives
• Align team to plan such as Daily Output, Line of balance, WIP, inventory, priority list and material tracking
• Secondary section Production planning execution as Master Production Plan.
• Monitor overall quality and input & output of Secondary section to ensure products meet customer requirement
• Constantly look into improving productivity and efficiency, reducing rejects, waste and downtime
• To review and report productivity, quality and yield for each sub processes of Secondary production
• To manage and monitor operator performance and disciplinary issues such as absenteeism, tardiness issues etc
• Responsible for production inventory
• To assist Production Manager to create Master Quality Plan
• Employee engagement to generate ideas toward continuous improvement
• To implementation of ISO Standards
• To execute any other job responsibilities as and when required by the superior or any other persons designated by the Company

Job Requirements

• Ability to communicate and write in both English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Knowledge in basic engineering knowledge
• To provide training and guidance to all subordinates for ensuring continuous improvement
• Systematic and positive problem-solving approach
• Able to work independently and work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills for interacting with other staff
• Understand the need for Safety in all aspects of work
• Understand, Support and compliance to the ISO Standards
• Understand, support of and compliance to the principles of Kaizen, Continuous Improvement and LEAN Management