Engineering Manager

Reeracoen Recruitment; Simpang Empat (Semanggol); On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an energetic Production & Operations Coordinator to join our manufacturing team in a high-precision environment. This role bridges local production, QA, and senior Japanese management, requiring strong bilingual communication in Japanese and English.

You will oversee daily manufacturing workflows, monitor line progress, translate technical documents, and support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and Kaizen.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Japanese and English with strong written and spoken skills.
• Hands-on with shop-floor operations and production flow.
• Ability to translate technical instructions and quality standards.
• Interest in continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S) and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Cultural Communication & Coordination between Japanese management and local staff.
• Production Line Support: monitor daily targets and line balancing.
• Technical & Operational Translation of manuals and memos.
• Quality Assurance Assistance with defect reports and corrective actions.
• Reporting & Documentation of production output and inventory movements.
• Process Improvement Support for Kaizen initiatives and Lean activities.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Cross-Cultural coordination

Production line coordination

Technical translation

Quality assurance support

Reporting & documentation

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and dynamic Production & Operations Coordinator to join our growing manufacturing team. Positioned within a high-precision instrumentation manufacturing environment, this role serves as a critical operational bridge between our local production floor, quality assurance teams, and senior Japanese management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in Japanese and English, a hands-on attitude toward floor operations, and a keen eye for maintaining exceptional standards of quality and efficiency.

In this position, you will be deeply involved in the day-to-day coordination of manufacturing workflows. Your daily tasks will range from monitoring assembly line progress and interpreting technical assembly documents to facilitating clear communication between Japanese technical specialists and local production staff. Because accurate communication is paramount in precision manufacturing, your ability to translate technical concepts, production schedules, and quality requirements into actionable operational plans will directly impact our factory's output and overall efficiency.

Beyond liaison duties, you will play a active role in continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Working alongside production supervisors, you will help identify operational bottlenecks, track production yields, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that align with international quality management systems. Whether assisting in shop-floor problem-solving, reviewing inventory inputs, or preparing routine operational reports for management review, you will gain comprehensive exposure to end-to-end manufacturing processes in a supportive, multicultural setting.

This position offers an excellent entry-to-mid level career opportunity for individuals under 35 who are looking to expand their professional experience within a global manufacturing ecosystem. If you are passionate about industrial operations, eager to apply your language skill set in a practical setting, and motivated to grow alongside an established industry leader, we encourage you to apply and join our collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Cultural Communication & Coordination: Act as the primary language and operational bridge between Japanese management/technical advisors and local production line personnel to ensure clear understanding of goals and procedures.
• Production Line Support: Assist production supervisors in monitoring daily assembly targets, workflow efficiency, and line balancing to meet scheduled output deadlines.
• Technical & Operational Translation: Translate operational instructions, technical manual updates, internal memos, and quality standards between Japanese and English/Bahasa Malaysia as required.
• Quality Assurance Assistance: Work closely with the QA/QC team to communicate defect reports, assist in root-cause investigations, and track the implementation of corrective actions on the shop floor.
• Reporting & Documentation: Compile daily and weekly production output reports, inventory movement summaries, and operational updates for submission to the Plant Manager and expatriate executives.
• Process Improvement Support: Participate in 5S implementation, Lean manufacturing activities, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects across the assembly and packaging lines.