Operation Supervisor

HP; George Town; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Penang seeks an Operation Supervisor to manage daily manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to meet regional business requirements.

The role leads a team of non-exempt staff, drives quality programs, analyzes data for improvements, and manages inventory and expenses. A four-year degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related discipline; commensurate experience considered.
• Typically 2–4 years of job-related experience and 0–2 years of management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing and remanufacturing activities across multiple product lines to meet regional requirements.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities; supervise a team of non-exempt contributors.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data and recommend process improvements and cost reductions.
• Oversee inventory control for materials, components, and finished goods; monitor expenses and capex.
• Prepare KPI and manufacturing metric reports for leadership.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Automation

Business Process

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

KPIs

Process Improvement

Project Management

Purchasing

SAP Applications

SQL

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Workflow Management

Education

Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, or related discipline

2-4 years of job-related experience

0-2 years of management experience

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Operation Supervisor

Description -

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for managing the daily manufacturing operations including production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization of a manufacturing facility to meet regional business requirements. The role involves strategic planning, production management, quality control, and team leadership. The role oversees inventory control and management and monitors expenses.

Responsibilities

• Accounts for manufacturing and remanufacturing activities for multiple product lines, ensuring that performance meets regional business requirements.
• Leads and coordinates daily activities and manages a team of non-exempt individual contributors.
• Implements and enforces quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes data and provides recommendations for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Oversees inventory control and management, including materials, components, and finished products.
• Monitors expenses and manages capital expenditures.
• Prepares regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and manufacturing metrics.
• Performs talent management responsibilities including recruitment, performance management, coaching and career development.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry-specific requirements.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 2-4 years of job-related experience and 0-2 years of management experience, preferably in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Automation
• Business Process
• Chemistry
• Data Analysis
• Fabrication
• Inventory Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Merchandising
• New Product Development
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Selling Techniques
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Supply Chain
• Technical Support
• Warehousing
• Workflow Management

Cross-Org Skills

• Customer Centricity
• Prioritization
• Resilience
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking

Impact & Scope

• Impacts immediate team and requires basic understanding of the family group’s role in HP organization.

Complexity

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Job -

Supply Chain & Operations

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

11 Hour Rotating Shift (Malaysia)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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