Manufacturing Officer

Bosch; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in Penang, Bayan Lepas, Malaysia seeks a production leader to supervise daily manufacturing operations. You will drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while managing Line Leaders and Operators to meet production targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, with expertise in Lean, TPM, and 5S, plus strong problem-solving and training skills. An engineering degree is essential, and occasional cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience supervising production operators and leading shop floor activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiar with quality tools and problem-solving techniques (8D, RCA, SPC, FMEA).
• Knowledge of operator training methodologies, preferably TWI (Training Within Industry).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, productivity, and OEE targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, reducing waste, and improving FPY and process quality.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, and output data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead Daily Leadership Routine (DLR) reviews and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, 5S practices, and operational procedures.
• Coach, develop, and manage Production Line Leaders and Operators to achieve departmental goals.
• Conduct operator training and competency development, including cross-training and TWI implementation.
• Manage and resolve production issues, including quality concerns, equipment breakdowns, and line stoppages.
• Support TPM activities, root cause analysis, and CI projects.
• Review production logbooks and ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Promote employee engagement through suggestion and improvement programs.
• Support internal and external audits and production readiness for audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

5S

Problem-solving tools (8D, RCA, SPC, F

Training Within Industry (TWI)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, productivity, and OEE targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, reducing waste, and improving FPY and process quality.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, and output data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead Daily Leadership Routine (DLR) reviews and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, 5S practices, and operational procedures.
• Coach, develop, and manage Production Line Leaders and Operators to achieve departmental goals.
• Conduct operator training and competency development, including cross-training programs and TWI methodology implementation.
• Manage and resolve production issues, including quality concerns, equipment breakdowns, and line stoppages.
• Support TPM activities, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Review production logbooks and ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Promote employee engagement through suggestion and improvement programs.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure production readiness for audit activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience in supervising production operators and leading shop floor activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiar with quality tools and problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8D, RCA, SPC, FMEA & Quality Improvement Tools).
• Knowledge of operator training methodologies, preferably TWI (Training Within Industry).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with good analytical, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc

Company Insurances and etc