Associate Production Supervisor

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Production Supervisor to join our Penang operations. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team to meet quality, cost, delivery and safety targets in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in production/manufacturing and at least six years of operations experience. You will coach operators, optimize processes, manage schedules, and ensure training and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in production/manufacturing.
• 6 years of operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team comprising professionals to meet quality, cost, delivery and safety targets.
• Review plant performance and advise on operational changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and coach operators to improve performance.
• Coordinate with engineers on plant improvements and cost reduction projects.
• Ensure training and certification of manufacturing personnel and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Assist in budget planning and department expense management.

Skills

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in production/manufacturing

Job description

## Associate Production SupervisorApply: Malaysia, Penang: Full time: Posted Today: WD224039Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.## Job Summary**Job summary:**To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Associate Production Supervisor** located in **Perai, Penang.****What a typical day looks like:*** Responsible for the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.* Leads a team comprising of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.* Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.* Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.* Listen to and evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.* Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.* May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.* May train and coach junior operators and junior team leaders* Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.* Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.* Assists in department budget planning and manage department expenses.* Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.* Ensures compliance of standards.* Ensure that all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions, and that no task is performed by untrained.* Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to production and manufacturing as well as 6 years of operations experience.FA22## ## Job CategoryOperationsRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).