Assistant Production Manager

Meijie Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Tebrau; Sur place; MYR 72 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meijie Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support daily manufacturing operations in Tebrau, Malaysia. You will plan production, coordinate maintenance, and ensure supply chain readiness to meet demand and targets.

You will lead shift supervisors and staff, oversee quality control, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Strong communication in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive manufacturing/production experience.
• Familiarity with MES or ERP software.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or 5S.

Responsabilités

• Plan and execute daily production schedules to meet demand.
• Monitor workflow, volumes, and equipment performance to maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance for regular servicing of machinery.
• Collaborate with supply chain and warehouse on material availability and WIP.
• Supervise shift staff and assist in recruitment and training.
• Develop weekly shift schedules and manage staffing levels.
• Conduct performance reviews and address employee relations issues.
• Enforce SOPs and quality standards; investigate defects and implement CAPA.
• Ensure production documentation and batch records are accurate.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multilingual

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Chinese

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Eng / Manufacturing / Business Admin or related)

Outils

MES

ERP software

Description du poste

As an Assistant Production Manager, you will support the planning and execution of daily manufacturing operations, helping the organisation meet customer demand, production targets, quality standards, and efficiency goals. You will work closely with production, maintenance, supply chain, warehouse, and quality teams to maintain smooth workflows, minimise downtime, and develop a high-performing production team.

Key responsibilities

==Production & Operations Management==

Assist in planning, organizing, and executing daily production schedules to meet customer demand and organizational targets.

Monitor workflow, production volumes, and equipment performance to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure machinery and equipment are routinely serviced and repaired promptly.

Collaborate with the supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure adequate raw material availability and manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

Directly supervise production shift supervisors, line leaders, and floor staff.

Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new production personnel.

Develop weekly shift schedules, manage time-off requests, and ensure adequate staffing levels across all shifts.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address employee relations issues or disciplinary actions as needed.

==Quality Control & Compliance==

Enforce strict adherence to product quality standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Investigate root causes of product defects or production errors and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Ensure all production documentation, batch records, and compliance reports are accurately completed and filed.

==Qualifications & Requirements==

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software .

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S.

* Soft Skills:

Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building capabilities.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot production issues on the fly.

Clear verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese.

==Working Conditions & Physical Requirements==

Able to work for extended periods on the production floor.

Willingness to work long shift, including nights and weekends.

Comfortable working in an environment that may include exposure to noise, varied temperatures, and heavy machinery.

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