Operation Supervisor

COHERENT; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COHERENT is seeking an experienced Production Planning and Manufacturing Supervisor for its Ipoh, Malaysia site. The role focuses on meeting production schedules, optimizing capacity, and driving lean initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

You will manage inventories, direct material usage, and develop employees while ensuring safety and housekeeping standards are met. A strong background in ERP/MRP tools and a high-volume, high-mix environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowledge, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedule adherence and drive improvements in HPU, cycle time, and inventory management.
• Determine capacity resources needed to meet the production plan.
• Manage dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive workmanship and quality improvements and control direct material usage.
• Maintain inventories at desired levels and manage employee attrition/retention.
• Coordinate activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and housekeeping guidelines.
• Meet performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, cycle time, etc.).
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives as needed.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Production Management

Business Admin / Economics / IE

Tools

Oracle

ERP

SAP

MRP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Comparing with available resources.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Keeping inventories at desired level.
• Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
• Ensuring compliance to Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Meet the performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, Cycle time, Job Closure, Cross Training, Scrap / Reject and attendance.
• Take part or to be trained on company's initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowlegde etc, especially in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Job Identification: 2015631

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time