Lead Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & Team Growth

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Production Supervisor to monitor shifts, lead production teams, and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will promote teamwork, manage manpower, and ensure targets are met while addressing material and process quality issues.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with an advantage for plastic injection molding exposure. Strong communication and Lean practices are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastic injection molding or high-volume manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily shift attendance and ensure adequate manpower allocation to support production requirements.
• Lead, coach, and supervise production personnel to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
• Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, effective communication, employee engagement, and continuous development.
• Monitor production output and line performance on every shift to ensure production targets are met and monitor incoming material quality and manufacturing quality issues, and coordinate timely corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Conduct routine shop floor patrols to ensure compliance with 5S, safety, housekeeping, and company policies and monitor employee discipline, attendance, and welfare, and address workplace issues promptly.
• Balance manpower allocation across production lines to optimize operational efficiency and support continuous improvement (Kaizen), productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures and perform any other duties or projects assigned by the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Team management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related discipline

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a Production Supervisor to monitor shifts, lead production teams, and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will promote teamwork, manage manpower, and ensure targets are met while addressing material and process quality issues.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with an advantage for plastic injection molding exposure. Strong communication and Lean practices are preferred.