Line Supervisor / Line Manager

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Malaysia, Penang is seeking a production-focused professional to oversee production processes and support supervisors in setting priorities while balancing cost factors.

The role emphasizes coordinating with procurement, maintenance and quality teams, reducing scrap, monitoring metrics, and driving continuous improvements in line with corporate targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years experience.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Confers with management to establish production and quality control standards, and to obtain data on orders, quantities, specs and delivery dates.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control.
• Review reports to determine causes of nonconformity and production problems with supervisors.
• Minimize scrap and manage MRO usage; keep workstations clean and properly stocked.
• Monitor production metrics and complete monthly report cards; seek continuous improvement.
• Ensure policies are understood and followed; ensure availability of operation supplies and equipment.
• Monitor SPC system to fix problems and collect production data.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Logistics planning

Financial analysis

Business analytics

Tax & customs

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee production processes and assists Supervisor in establishing production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards. Also assists in obtaining data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Helps to minimize excessive material on production floor.
• Assists in the coordination of production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and discusses production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems with production supervisors.
• Assists in the minimization of scrap and materials request order (MRO) usage. Ensures that each workstation has a clean operating area. Assists in the implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve metrics.
• Monitors all production metrics and completes monthly “report card”. Seeks continued improvement in lowering line and plant defects per million (DPM).
• Ensures that line employees read, understand and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures. Ensures proper stocking and availability of operation supplies and equipment.
• Assists in monitoring the SPC system to fix repetitive and recognize problems immediately. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years experience.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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