Management Trainee (Programme Management)

Cape EMS; Kulai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

Medical Coverage

Dental & Optical Benefits

Transport Allowances

Attendance & Phone Allowances

Structured training and career develop

Job summary

Cape EMS in Malaysia invites fresh graduates to join the Management Trainee (Programme Management) and rotate through planning, coordination, and monitoring for customer programmes in a manufacturing setting.

You will receive structured training and exposure to production planning, ECO/ECN coordination, revenue tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Internship, final-year project, or extracurricular leadership experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and monitoring of customer programmes and projects.
• Attend project coordination meetings and follow up on actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist in monitoring production plans and shipment commitments.
• Support daily revenue tracking and purchase order management.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate project information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate ECO/ECN activities and monitor risks and issues.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding project information and progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Communication (English & BM)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Report writing

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Project Management

Engineering / Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Management Trainee (Programme Management)

Are you a motivated fresh graduate who enjoys coordinating projects, working with different teams, and solving operational challenges? If you are organized, proactive, and eager to build your career in program management within the manufacturing industry, we would love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee (Program Management), you will receive structured training and practical exposure to prepare you for future progression into a Program Executive role.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of assigned customer programmes and projects.
• Attend project coordination meetings and follow up on agreed action items.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other supporting departments.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and outstanding actions to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in monitoring production plans and shipment commitments to customers.
• Support daily revenue tracking and purchase order management.
• Prepare project updates, status reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate project information in internal databases and spreadsheets.
• Support the monitoring and coordination of Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Change Notices (ECO/ECN).
• Identify and highlight potential project risks, delays, or operational issues to the immediate superior.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support customer requirements and ensure timely responses.
• Communicate and follow up with relevant stakeholders regarding project information, documentation, and progress.
• Participate in structured training, departmental exposure, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform any other programme- or project-related duties assigned by management.

What We’re Looking ForEducation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Management, or a related field.
• Candidates with relevant internship, final-year project, or extracurricular leadership experience will have an added advantage.

Experience

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior working experience is not required, as structured training and guidance will be provided.
• Internship or project coordination experience in manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), or a related industry is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prepare clear reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate project records and documentation.
• Proactive, responsible, and willing to learn.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural business environment.
• Positive working attitude with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in program and project management.

The successful candidate will receive practical exposure in:

• Program and project coordination
• Customer and stakeholder management
• Production planning and shipment monitoring
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• ECO/ECN coordination
• Purchase order and revenue tracking
• Project reporting and risk monitoring
• Cross-functional manufacturing operations

The role is designed to develop the successful candidate’s competencies and prepare them for potential progression into a Program Executive position, subject to performance and organizational requirements.

What We Offer

• Structured training and career development
• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
• Comprehensive Panel Medical Coverage
• Dental & Optical Benefits
• Transport, Attendance & Phone Allowances