Engineer - Production

KOSSAN GROUP – Perusahaan Getah Asas Sdn Bhd.; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSSAN GROUP – Perusahaan Getah Asas Sdn Bhd. seeks a Production Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, monitor output and quality, and collaborate with QA, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, data-driven analysis with Excel, Minitab, and Power BI, and leading improvement projects while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis using tools including Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Experience in project management and change management is a plus.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production output, former ratio, machine uptime, line speed, process parameters, and order fulfilment.
• Prepare monthly and daily production plans, monitor output against targets, and allocate manpower effectively.
• Coordinate daily requirements with Compounding, QA, Laboratory, and Plant Engineering & Maintenance.
• Audit & Compliance: prepare audit documentation and ensure compliance with quality, safety, social compliance, environmental, and production requirements.
• Customer Complaints: investigate and close customer complaints with QA and drive continuous improvement to reduce complaints.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Former Management: Monitor former inventory, movements, replacements, and stock reconciliation.

Production Planning: Prepare monthly and daily production plans, monitor output against targets, and allocate manpower effectively.

Production Coordination: Coordinate daily requirements with Compounding, QA, Laboratory, and Plant Engineering & Maintenance.

Process & Performance Monitoring: Monitor production output, former ratio, machine uptime, line speed, process parameters, and order fulfilment.

Raw Materials & Utilities: Ensure sufficient raw materials and monitor daily usage of gas, electricity, and water.

Quality Management: Monitor DPM/AQL, investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/improvement actions.

Sorting Activities: Monitor sorting output and ensure gloves are properly prepared for QA testing, scrapping, or lower-grade sales.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Report equipment issues, inspect lines after preventive maintenance, and support root cause investigations.

Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit documentation and ensure compliance with quality, safety, social compliance, environmental, and production requirements.

Customer Complaints: Investigate and close customer complaints with QA and drive continuous improvement to reduce complaints.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

2–5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.

Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Proven ability to perform root cause analysis using tools including Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Experience in project management and change management is a plus.

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Established in 1979, Kossan is one of the largest manufacturers of latex disposable gloves in the world with an annual production capacity of 28 billion pieces and the largest technical rubber products manufacturer in Malaysia with a total compounding capacity exceeding 10,000 mt. More than 80% of its products are exported to over 130 countries with 350 active customers mostly located in developed nations such as United States, U.K., Scandinavian Countries, Europe, China, Korea & Japan. KOSSAN manufactures and offers a wide range of products including highly technical input engineered rubber products used in automotive, infrastructure, marine, aviation, rail and mining industries through its Technical Rubber Product Division and latex disposable gloves through its Glove Division. The Group operates with 20 plants (19 in Malaysia, 1 in China) and has a total workforce to approximately 6,000 comprises both local and foreign nationals. Equipped with strong manufacturing capability, KOSSAN has been the preferred OEM manufacturer and business partner by many renowned MNCs for the past 2 to 3 decades. The Company is recognized for its capability in bringing to its customers various innovative products with a fair price and consistent product quality, professional business dealings and robust financial track record.

KOSSAN has been profitable with zero loss making record since inception and the Company joined Bursa Malaysia as a public listed company in 1996. The Company has been in the radar of both the foreign and domestic investment community for many reasons, notably consistency in performance, proven execution capabilities, technical know-how in the rubber products industry, consistency in dividend payments and prudent management philosophies. KOSSAN will continue to stay focused in R&D, innovation, and business transformation using technology to scale greater heights with the ultimate goal:

Established in 1979, Kossan is one of the largest manufacturers of latex disposable gloves in the world with an annual production capacity of 28 billion pieces and the largest technical rubber products manufacturer in Malaysia with a total compounding capacity exceeding 10,000 mt. More than 80% of its products are exported to over 130 countries with 350 active customers mostly located in developed nations such as United States, U.K., Scandinavian Countries, Europe, China, Korea & Japan. KOSSAN manufactures and offers a wide range of products including highly technical input engineered rubber products used in automotive, infrastructure, marine, aviation, rail and mining industries through its Technical Rubber Product Division and latex disposable gloves through its Glove Division. The Group operates with 20 plants (19 in Malaysia, 1 in China) and has a total workforce to approximately 6,000 comprises both local and foreign nationals. Equipped with strong manufacturing capability, KOSSAN has been the preferred OEM manufacturer and business partner by many renowned MNCs for the past 2 to 3 decades. The Company is recognized for its capability in bringing to its customers various innovative products with a fair price and consistent product quality, professional business dealings and robust financial track record.

KOSSAN has been profitable with zero loss making record since inception and the Company joined Bursa Malaysia as a public listed company in 1996. The Company has been in the radar of both the foreign and domestic investment community for many reasons, notably consistency in performance, proven execution capabilities, technical know-how in the rubber products industry, consistency in dividend payments and prudent management philosophies. KOSSAN will continue to stay focused in R&D, innovation, and business transformation using technology to scale greater heights with the ultimate goal:

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