Assistant Production Manager

Dufu Industries Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support daily operations and optimize efficiency across the plant. The ideal candidate will lead teams, oversee quality control, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in supervisory or engineering roles.
• Exposure to Health & Safety Management, SPC, or Six Sigma is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, controlling, and monitoring all production operations.
• Lead Section Heads and Supervisors in executing production schedules.
• Oversee quality control and production activities coordination.
• Monitor production standards and safety compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and people management skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CNC machining processes

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. This role plays a key part in coordinating production teams, maintaining product quality, and ensuring smooth cross‑department collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Production Manager in planning, controlling, and monitoring all production operations to achieve output, quality, and cost targets.

Lead and guide Section Heads and Supervisors in executing production schedules within budget and time constraints.

Oversee quality control, inventory control, and coordination of production activities with other departments.

Monitor and enforce production standards, efficiency, and safety compliance across all lines.

Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization initiatives.

Collaborate closely with other departments to plan and implement company goals, policies, and procedures.

Analyze production performance data, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation of all production information.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process improvement.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, and Internal Quality Auditing.

Familiar with CNC machining processes and manufacturing technologies.

Good communication and coordination skills across departments.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or engineering roles.

Exposure to Health & Safety Management, SPC, or Six Sigma is an advantage.

Join us if you’re ready to take the next step in your production career and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence.

Your application will include the following 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' experience do you have as an Assistant Production Manager?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?

Dufu Industries Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1987, is an advanced one‑stop manufacturing facility offering superior quality manufacturing, engineering capabilities and services. We develop and manufacture precision machining of metal components for the HDD industry, industrial safety and sensor industries, telecommunication industry, computer industry and consumer electronics industry. We also design and manufacture precision steel moulds and stamping parts and components.