Assistant Supervisor - Production

Thong Guan Industries Bhd; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 4,200 - 6,400; Full time

Job summary

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is seeking a Production Supervisor to support daily operations, supervise operators and help achieve targets while maintaining product quality. You will plan shifts, coordinate with multiple departments, monitor output, quality and machine performance, and report issues on the production floor.

The role requires a Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering/Production with at least 3 years in production/manufacturing; plastics manufacturing experience is a plus and

Qualifications

• Diploma in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in production/manufacturing.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance, documentation, and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize staff shift rosters and daily production activities.
• Coordinate with planning, materials, QA, maintenance and other departments.
• Monitor output, quality, machine performance and manpower utilization.
• Report breakdowns and follow up on repairs.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety, and ISO compliance.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure availability of materials.
• Motivate and develop production team; foster teamwork.
• Prepare daily production reports, attendance, ISO documents.
• Assist in resolving production and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering/Production

Job description

Assist the Production Supervisor in managing daily production operations and manpower. Supervise and guide production operators to achieve production targets and maintain product quality.

Key responsibilities

Plan and organize staff shift rosters, work assignments, and daily production activities

Coordinate with Production Planning, Materials/Procurement, Quality Control, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations

Monitor production output, product quality, machine performance, and manpower utilization

Report machine and equipment breakdowns to the Maintenance Department and follow up on repair progress

Ensure proper housekeeping, workplace safety, and compliance with company SOPs and ISO requirements

Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient production materials are available

Motivate and develop production team members to maintain productivity and teamwork

Prepare daily production reports, attendance/sick leave records, ISO documentation, and other production-related reports

Monitor quality control and assist in resolving production and quality issues

Support continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency

About you

Minimum Diploma in any field. Diploma in Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, or related fields will be an added advantage

Minimum 3 year of working experience in production, manufacturing, or a related field

Experience in plastic manufacturing will be an added advantage

Basic knowledge of machine maintenance, production processes, documentation, and production systems

Basic knowledge of quality control and ISO documentation

Good leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Able to work in a shift-based manufacturing environment

Willing to work hands-on and supervise employees on the production floor

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively

Thong Guan Industries Berhad is one of Asia Pacific’s largest plastic packaging companies with over 30 years of experience and distinguished track records. We are listed on the Main Board of the Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) and are growing at a rate of double digits per year with an annual turnover of over USD 180 million.

We are one of the largest producers of cast pallet stretch film and garbage bags in this region with an annual combined production output in excess of 100,000 metric tons. Our core manufacturing operations are situated in northern Malaysia, Kedah and with established manufacturing operations in Sabah, China and Thailand. As the leader in the manufacturing of flexible plastic packaging in Malaysia, we offers customers the highest quality in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, and partnerships built on service, reliability and excellence.

Our food & beverages division has been established for more than 70 years. Our recent involvement in producing organic noodles has boosted the growth of this division rapidly.

Thong Guan is recognized for our reputation built on confidence and trust -uncompromised ethical standards, our genuine respect for the community and a commitment to meet our corporate social responsibilities.

We invite you to browse our website, trusting that it will offer useful insights into our company, our goals, our values and our focus on manufacturing the highest quality of products.

Our Product & Services

Manufacturer of plastic packaging products - film/bags/sheets, manaufacturing of PVC food wrap, Manufacturing & processing of food & beverages including tea, coffee and Organic Noodles.

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