Assistant Manager, Production

WATERCO (FAR EAST) SDN BHD; Sungai Buloh; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & hospitalisation

Flexible working arrangement

Performance-based bonus & increment

Job summary

WATERCO (FAR EAST) SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking a senior production manager to optimize scheduling, oversee manufacturing teams, and drive efficiency across operations.

The role focuses on achieving production targets, enforcing safety, and directing lean initiatives with AI-assisted scheduling tools to sustain high product quality and cost control. Strong leadership and ERP proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering and related studies.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience in production process.
• Ability to motivate, train, and manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, monitor output, and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Supervise production supervisors and workforce, handle scheduling, hiring, and performance management.
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, lead incident investigations, and maintain product quality benchmarks.
• Departmental budgets, track labour and material costs, and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Identify inefficiencies, apply lean practices, and introduce automation or AI-assisted scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to align production with business needs.
• Use ERP systems and AI-driven analytics to optimize scheduling and detect defects early.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

AI scheduling tools

Job description

Manage schedules, monitor output, and ensure production targets are achieved.

Supervise production supervisors and workforce, handle scheduling, hiring, and performance management.

Enforce compliance with safety standards, lead incident investigations, and maintain product quality benchmarks.

Departmental budgets, track labour and material costs, and implement cost reduction strategies.

Identify inefficiencies, apply lean practices, and introduce automation or AI-assisted scheduling tools.

Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to align production with business needs.

Use ERP systems and AI-driven analytics to optimize scheduling and detect defects early.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering and related studies. Knowledge of chemical bending/ batching process is an added advantage.

Minimum 5 years related work experience in production process.

Ability to motivate, train, and manage diverse teams.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of Product Manufacturing experience do you have?
• Do you have Chemical Processing experience?
• Do you have experience using ERP Software?

Waterco, founded in 1981 and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1989, is a global leader in water treatment solutions.

The company designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance pumps, filtration systems, solar pool heating, water treatment chemicals, and premium pool and spa accessories for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

Serving customers in over 40 countries, Waterco is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices, manufacturing plants, and warehouses in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, China, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical & hospitalisation
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Free parking
• Insurance
• Flexible working arrangement
• Performance-based bonus & increment
• Overseas business travelling opportunities