Manufacturing Team Lead | Lean Operations & CI

Watlow; Lunas; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow in Kedah, Malaysia invites a proactive Production Supervisor to support the Operations team. You will assist in planning and running production, lead operators, and ensure lines operate with high quality and minimal downtime.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in EMS or similar manufacturing, with strong communication, Lean, and problem-solving skills. This role is based at Kulim High Tech Park and offers opportunities to drive daily improvements within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification with related experience (3-5 years).
• Leadership training.
• Must be willing to work at Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia.
• Must be from Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, managing and executing production operations.
• Lead a group of lead operators and operators to ensure lines run smoothly and with minimal downtime.
• Maintain production to required quality standards and comply with customer/safety/industry regulations.
• Apply Lean tools to identify waste and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with management and HR on staffing and safety matters.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Leadership

Problem solving

Data management

Lean skills

MDI (Daily Improvement)

SOP awareness

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification

Job description

Watlow in Kedah, Malaysia invites a proactive Production Supervisor to support the Operations team. You will assist in planning and running production, lead operators, and ensure lines operate with high quality and minimal downtime.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in EMS or similar manufacturing, with strong communication, Lean, and problem-solving skills. This role is based at Kulim High Tech Park and offers opportunities to drive daily improvements within a safety-focused culture.