MGR I PRODUCTION

TE Connectivity; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader in Penang is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Lean Manufacturing. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities to manage cross-functional teams successfully.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and EHS compliance.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop production plans.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and monitor production KPIs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Manages day-to-day operations, improves production efficiency, reduces costs, ensures quality and quantity, and completes orders safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental health & safety (EHS) policies.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance across production teams.
• Monitor production KPIs (efficiency, scrap, downtime, OEE) and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance) to resolve issues and support operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, line leaders, and technicians to build strong leadership capability.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and transfer projects with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Manage production budgets, manpower planning, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and EHS compliance.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably cable, electronics, or related industries).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level.

Competencies

SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers).