Lead Production Executive (ID: 690137)

Agensi Pekerjaan PERSOL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia seeks a qualified candidate to lead and supervise production activities, ensuring smooth operations and achievement of targets. Candidates should hold a Diploma or Degree in relevant fields and have a minimum of 10 years of production experience, with at least 3-4 years in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of production planning, certifications in production management, and familiarity with ERP/SAP systems are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• At least 3-4 years in a supervisory, team lead, or senior production role.
• Familiar with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet targets and ensure efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to production staff.
• Monitor compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Skills

Production planning

Quality systems

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

MS Office applications

Job description

Lead and supervise daily production activities, ensuring smooth operations and achievement of production targets.

Monitor team performance and provide guidance, coaching, and training to production staff.

Ensure production schedules are met with high quality and cost efficiency.

Uphold compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive upkeep and quick resolution of machine breakdowns.

Monitor raw material and consumable inventory; liaise with Warehouse, Procurement, and other departments for timely replenishment.

Support LEAN, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement programs.

Prepare and maintain production reports, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.

Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Certification in Production/Operations Management is an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.

Familiar with ERP/SAP systems and MS Office applications.

Sound understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, 5S, Kaizen).

Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

At least 3-4 years in a supervisory, team lead, or senior production role.

Experience working with industrial machinery, fabrication, or assembly processes.

Personal Attributes

Proactive and solution-oriented.

High integrity with strong commitment to workplace safety.

Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Do you have experience working within a lean agile team?
• Do you have fabrication experience?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?