Assistant Production Manager

Carriera; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable packaging based in Shah Alam is seeking a Production Manager to drive operational efficiencies and improve production workflows. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the packaging industry. Responsibilities include overseeing performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading a team to foster a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ relevant working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in packaging industries is an added advantage.
• Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance improvement and maximize operational efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to manufacture efficiently.
• Responsible for effective repair and maintenance of machineries.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Production workflows

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Continuous improvement methodologies

Strong leadership qualities

Root cause analysis

Proficient in SAP

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Production management software

Job description

A global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, employing over 22,000 people across more than 30 countries. The company operates 100 production sites, focusing on innovative, sustainable solutions that support a better world.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance improvement and maximize operational and production efficiencies, along with supporting the growth of new business, through an active management of existing and new customers.
• Identify opportunities to manufacture efficiently at cost effective level by increasing productivity, efficiency, debottlenecking processes and implement innovation in the production floor
• Setup and maintain an effective compliance system of control to ensure that operations operate within the Group policies, local regulatory framework and contractual requirements
• Responsible for the effective repair and maintenance of machineries and equipment in the plant thru routine planned maintenance and authorize the approval for appropriate engineering projects.
• Maintain expert level of product knowledge and application; provide technical support and to perform product trials both locally and overseas
• Manages key projects, new capex, modification and responsible for the continuous improvement of the production.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems and procedures
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO).
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to develop and improve SOPs and work instructions.
• Providing strong leadership to employees at production floor, ensuring high morale, team work, good employee relations and promote team collaboration across the organisation.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates; set and manage KPIs for all direct reports.
• Support performance evaluations and staff development initiatives.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring full compliance with HSE policies and guidelines, while consistently maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety audits.
• Promote safe working practices and lead incident investigations when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Prepare reports on production performance, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5-7 years’ relevant working experience in manufacturing environment, experience in packaging industries is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership qualities with ability to supervise, coach, and develop the production teams.
• Proficient in using production management software (experience in SAP an added advantage).
• Able to perform root cause analysis and propose/implement process improvements to further the manufacturing output and optimize all phases of production process
• Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin (added advantage).
• Willing to work in Seksyen 28, Shah Alam.
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm.