Assistant Quality Manager

jabil; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Malaysia is seeking a QA Manager to drive quality assurance on the manufacturing floor, coach teams, and ensure the use of quality tools across processes. You will recruit and lead QA staff, plan budgets, and partner with engineering and operations to secure continuous improvement and compliant quality systems for the South site.

Lead cross-functional teams, monitor QA metrics, and implement cost-reduction and productivity programs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years experience in quality-related field.
• 2 years managerial experience.
• Experience with quality tools and continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor QA activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan long- and short-term QA functions.
• Manage QA operational metrics and budgets.
• Plan/justify departmental budget.
• Evaluate/train QA activities.
• Recruit and lead QA staff.
• Assess management system effectiveness at Jabil South.
• Drive improvements in market position through quality initiatives.
• Adhere to safety, health, and security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Statistical Process Control

Logistics knowledge

Budgeting & analytics

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Safety & compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the QA manager in ensuring best practices pertaining to the use of quality tools are driven into all areas of Jabil South, with primary focus on the manufacturing floor. Drive the training and proper use of quality tools at Jabil South. Recruiting of Quality Department staff. Planning for the future/defining the role of the QA Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor/evaluate level of involvement of QA Department activities and effects on F4, efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Participate in planning long term/short term functions of the department to support Jabil.
• Manage all Quality Department operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Plan/justify departmental budget.
• Evaluate/schedule/prepare training activities.
• Recruit, lead, coach, manage, QA Department staff.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the management system at Jabil South - improve as necessary.
• Drive profit loss issues to drive improvement of Jabil's market position.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient and knowledgeable in all areas related to the Quality Assurance function.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and PCB assembly process, results orientated attitude, achieve through team concept skills / activities.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5 years experience in quality related field.
• Additional 2 years managerial experience.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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