Manager

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ipoh, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage production schedules, improve quality, and develop employees. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and over 5 years of experience in production management within a high-volume environment. The role requires effective supervision and adherence to safety and quality guidelines, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume high mix production environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience in managing production schedules and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedule adherence and improve cycle times.
• Manage employee development and resource allocation.
• Drive quality improvements and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Oracle/ERP/SAP/MRP tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowlegde etc, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Comparing with available resources.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Keeping inventories at desired level.
• Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance team work and working environment.
• Ensuring compliance to Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Meet the performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, Cycle time, Job Closure, Cross Training, Scrap / Reject and attendance.
• Take part or to be trained on company's initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite / hybrid / remote

Culture Commitment

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About the Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2008248
• Posting Date 08/25/2025, 06:32 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Plot 1 Kinta Free Industrial Zone, Chemor, Perak, 31200, MY