Assistant Manager, Production

APM Corporate Services; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and optimize production operations. Responsible for implementing efficient processes while ensuring high-quality output and fostering a safe work environment. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years' experience in manufacturing, including leadership roles. The position offers competitive salary, yearly bonus, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Yearly Increments

Yearly Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Meal Subsidy & Transport Allowance

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a production or manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Preferred experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar high-volume industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor and reduce waste, downtime, and production costs.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Inventory management

Quality control

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial

Job description

Objective

To lead and optimize production operations by implementing efficient processes, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a safe, collaborative work environment. Seeking to leverage strong leadership, organizational skills, and technical expertise to meet production goals, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the organization’s success.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Allocate 4M resources efficiently, including labour, machinery, method, and materials.
• Restudy, fine‑tune, supervise, and motivate production staff to achieve performance targets. Provide training and career development opportunities for team members.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications. Collaborate with QA, process, tooling team to address and resolve quality issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements, Kaizen activities to enhance productivity. Monitor and reduce waste, downtime, and production costs.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections and address potential hazards proactively.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, output, and cost. Prepare and present production reports to senior management.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods. Coordinate internally with PPCD and externally through purchasing suppliers and procurement teams for timely deliveries.
• Involve in the production plant layout, automation projects, IR4.0 projects to make improvement at the shopfloor.
• Work with maintenance team to keep the production equipment in good working condition, make repair on time and not cause any issue to delivery.
• Work with logistics on solving the recycling racks and packaging boxes issue, so that production able to produce at the required lot size and not cause frequent production.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial
• Professional Experience: Minimum 6 years in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with inventory management, supply chain management, and quality control systems.
• Preferred experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar high‑volume, precision‑focused industry.
• ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Yearly Increments: Attractive salaries with annual increments based on performance.
• Yearly Performance Bonus: Be rewarded for your hard work and dedication with yearly performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Enjoy medical coverage, hospitalization, and medical leave to keep you healthy and supported.
• Meal Subsidy & Transport Allowance: We offer meal subsidies and a transport allowance to ensure your comfort and convenience.
• Work‑Life Balance: All gazette public holidays in Malaysia are observed to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for career advancement within the organization and professional development.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic organization, apply now!

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