Production Assistant Manager (ID: 690137)

PERSOL; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure production target achievement, and uphold safety regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of production planning, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to implement continuous improvement programs and coordinate cross-department efforts for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• At least 3-4 years in a supervisory, team lead, or senior production role.
• Experience working with industrial machinery or fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance.
• Ensure production schedules are met with high quality.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/SAP systems

Quality systems

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Certification in Production/Operations Management

Job description

Lead and supervise daily production activities, ensuring smooth operations and achievement of production targets.

Monitor team performance and provide guidance, coaching, and training to production staff.

Ensure production schedules are met with high quality and cost efficiency.

Uphold compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive upkeep and quick resolution of machine breakdowns.

Monitor raw material and consumable inventory; liaise with Warehouse, Procurement, and other departments for timely replenishment.

Support LEAN, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement programs.

Prepare and maintain production reports, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.

Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities, ensuring smooth operations and achievement of production targets.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance, coaching, and training to production staff.
• Ensure production schedules are met with high quality and cost efficiency.
• Uphold compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for preventive upkeep and quick resolution of machine breakdowns.
• Monitor raw material and consumable inventory; liaise with Warehouse, Procurement, and other departments for timely replenishment.
• Support LEAN, 5S, Kaizen and other continuous improvement programs.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in Production/Operations Management is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Familiar with ERP/SAP systems and MS Office applications.
• Sound understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, 5S, Kaizen).
• Good analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• At least 3‑4 years in a supervisory, team lead, or senior production role.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, fabrication, or assembly processes.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution‑oriented.
• High integrity with strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.