Operation Supervisor

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Operation Supervisor to manage daily manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization, to meet regional requirements. The role involves strategic planning, production management, quality control, and strong team leadership.

You will oversee inventory, monitor expenses, and drive safety and environmental compliance while preparing KPI reports and leading talent development.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related discipline or commensurate work experience.
• Typically 2–4 years in job-related roles and 0–2 years in management, preferably in manufacturing operations or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities and lead a team of non-exempt contributors.
• Ensure quality assurance initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data and recommend process improvements and cost reductions.
• Oversee inventory control and manage materials, components, and finished products.
• Monitor expenses and capex; report KPIs and manufacturing metrics.
• Perform talent management including recruitment, performance coaching and career development.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Automation

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

KPIs

Process Improvement

Project Management

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Technical Support

Warehouse

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline

Tools

SAP Applications

SQL

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)
• Travel - Relocation

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