Production Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Prai-Sheet Metal)

Kobay Technology Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Production Manager to lead and manage production supervisors while ensuring alignment with key performance indicators like quality and productivity. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Business or Operations Management and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, especially in CNC or precision machining. Strong leadership and communication skills along with a problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant production management experience in a lead role.
• Sound knowledge of production operations metrics/systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a result-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a group of production supervisors.
• Strategize for future sustainable growth of the company.
• Maintain close working relationships with relevant team members.
• Establish long-term operation directions and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

CNC/precision machining

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management

Tools

QMS

ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and manage a group of production supervisors to ensure that the production processes align with specified key performance indicators such as quality, productivity, on‑time delivery, customer satisfaction, absenteeism, continuous improvement and profitability.

Strategize for future sustainable growth of the company, ensuring continued expansion of the customer base and further profitability.

Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and controlling relevant aspects of manufacturing operations.

Maintain close working relationships with the Quality Assurance, Engineering & Supply Chain, Customer Service and HR team members to ensure operational tasks are coordinated and executed efficiently, effectively and safely.

Develop standards for quality, productivity, cost control, waste reduction, on‑time delivery and safety & environmental standards.

Establish long‑term operation directions/objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant production management experience in a lead role or management position with strong CNC/precision machining/metal fabrication/sheet‑metal background.
• Sound knowledge of production operations metrics/systems such as QMS, ERP and resources management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and result‑oriented mindset.

Company Overview

Kobay Technology Bhd. is an investment holding company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities, headquartered in Penang, Malaysia. The company invests in manufacturing subsidiaries that provide comprehensive high‑precision engineering solutions and multi‑disciplined services to customers in aerospace, medical, advanced electronics, electrical, oil & gas and semiconductor sectors.