Automotive Production Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Berjaya Corporation; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Berjaya Corporation in Johor Bahru is seeking an Assistant Production Director to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring targets, quality, cost, delivery and productivity are achieved.

You will drive Lean initiatives, manage production supervisors and teams, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Maintenance to sustain high performance in automotive assembly environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in production or manufacturing management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle assembly processes and manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience managing large production teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing daily production activities to meet targets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure production performance meets quality, cost, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Lead, develop, and manage production supervisors and production teams.
• Monitor production KPIs and drive corrective and improvement actions.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimise production processes, manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Team management

Production planning

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, or a related field

Job description

Berjaya Corporation in Johor Bahru is seeking an Assistant Production Director to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring targets, quality, cost, delivery and productivity are achieved.

You will drive Lean initiatives, manage production supervisors and teams, and collaborate across Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Maintenance to sustain high performance in automotive assembly environments.