MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

JAC Recruitment; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in manufacturing is seeking a skilled professional to lead the materials planning department in Johor, Malaysia. This role focuses on team leadership, production scheduling, and continuous improvement in material controls, offering significant opportunities for growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proficiency in local language and intermediate English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team within the materials planning function.
• Develop and execute production schedules to align with inventory goals.
• Continuously improve material control processes.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TQM

Statistical Control Techniques

Effective Communication

Education

Diploma or local equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is an established MNC in manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to lead a key function within the materials department, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The organization values continuous improvement, team development, and strategic planning.

Job Description

• Lead and develop a team within the materials planning function, production planning and purchasing to fostering growth and readiness for future leadership roles.
• Develop and execute production schedules that align with site inventory goals and customer service targets.
• Continuously improve material control processes to enhance productivity and reduce overhead costs.
• Identify capacity constraints and implement strategies to maintain service levels.
• Create and manage planning documents, work schedules, and instructions to support operational goals.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or local equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in inventory systems, MRP, Oracle, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, ISO standards, and statistical control techniques.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency in the local language and intermediate English skills (for international locations)