CNC Production Leader — Precision Machining & Improvement

Kanry Search; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 121,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search is seeking an experienced CNC Production Manager in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, to lead high-volume machining operations and drive improvements in productivity, quality and cost. The role requires strong exposure to CNC turning, milling and multi-axis processes and hands-on shopfloor leadership across shifts.

The ideal candidate will possess 8–12 years in CNC machining or precision manufacturing, with 3–5 years in a production leadership role and a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a production leadership or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC turning, milling and multi-axis machining operations.
• Familiar with manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, yield, machine utilisation, scrap rate and throughput.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or continuous improvement tools.
• Able to lead large production teams in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and hands-on shopfloor approach to operations.
• Able to communicate effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning and Maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day CNC production activities and ensure output targets are achieved according to schedule.
• Oversee machining operations involving CNC turning, milling and multi-axis processes.
• Monitor production performance including OEE, machine utilisation, throughput, cycle time, yield, scrap and rework.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve operational stability.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives across machining lines.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to improve machining processes, process capability and product quality.
• Lead root cause investigation and corrective actions for recurring production or quality issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimise equipment downtime and improve machine availability.
• Manage supervisors, engineers, technicians and operators across production shifts.
• Ensure proper manpower allocation, shift handover and production control.
• Support production planning to ensure materials, manpower and machine capacity are aligned with customer demand.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and drive improvements in labour efficiency, machine utilisation and scrap reduction.
• Lead continuous improvement activities using Lean, Kaizen and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support capacity expansion, new equipment installation, process ramp-up and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Maintain strong shopfloor discipline and ensure compliance with company safety and operational standards.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Multi-axis machining

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Shopfloor leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Kanry Search is seeking an experienced CNC Production Manager in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, to lead high-volume machining operations and drive improvements in productivity, quality and cost. The role requires strong exposure to CNC turning, milling and multi-axis processes and hands-on shopfloor leadership across shifts.

The ideal candidate will possess 8–12 years in CNC machining or precision manufacturing, with 3–5 years in a production leadership role and a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing