Production Engineer (Glove Manufacturing)

Ideal Quality Sdn Bhd; Meru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSSAN, a world-class glove manufacturer, seeks a Production Engineer to oversee operations on the Stripping and Layering floors, manage manpower, drive process improvements and reduce waste while upholding ISO, GMP and 5S standards.

You will plan and coordinate machinery maintenance to maximize uptime, spearhead automation initiatives, lead cross‑functional teams, perform root cause analysis and maintain thorough audit trails and management reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related field with ISO compliance.
• Strong leadership, independent with self-drive, result oriented, good problem solving and reporting skills, analytical thinking and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation at Stripping and Layering floors, manage manpower, drive process improvements and waste reduction.
• Plan, coordinate and execute comprehensive machinery maintenance programs for high uptime.
• Lead machinery modification and automation initiatives (visual cameras, auto-transferring conveyor, equipment).
• Collaborate with Technical, Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve performance and accuracy.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment/process failures with corrective & preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, safety protocols, 5S, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on productivity, safety and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and training to peers.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails.
• Compile reports for management reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalents

Job description

Production Engineer (Glove Manufacturing)

1. To oversee the overall operation at Stripping and Layering floor including of manpower arrangement, process improvement and waste reduction.

2. Plan, coordinate and execute comprehensive machinery maintenance programs to ensure high machinery uptime and reliability.

3. Spearhead machinery modification and automation initiatives such as visual camera system, auto-transferring conveyor and equipment.

4. Collaborate closely with Technical, Maintenance and Engineering Teams to improve machinery performance and accuracy.

5. Conduct detail root cause analysis of equipment and process failures by implementing relevant corrective & preventive measures.

6. Ensure strict adherence to ISO standards, safety protocols, 5S, GMP and all necessary regulatory requirements across the workstation.

7. Drive continuous improvement at workstation focusing on productivity, safety and quality assurance compliances.

8. Provide technical leadership and training to peers and fellows.

9. Maintained documentation and audit trails.

10. Report compilation for management reviews.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

1. Minimum Diploma in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalents.

2. Minimum 2 years of working experience in related field with ISO compliance.

3. Strong leadership skills, independent with self-drive, result orientated, good problem solving and reporting skills, analytical skills, critical thinking skills and good communication skills.

STRETCHING LIMITS since 1979, KOSSAN has emerged today the world class manufacturer of latex disposable gloves and high technical engineered rubber products. KOSSAN strive to be the preferred and respected global company by protecting lives through purposeful rubber products. We committed to deliver extensive range of innovative and reliable products for diverse market needs with solid manufacturing capabilities with advanced technologies. As quality means high degree of excellence, we devoted in instilling international quality systems of every product we deliver.

STRETCHING LIMITS since 1979, KOSSAN has emerged today the world class manufacturer of latex disposable gloves and high technical engineered rubber products. KOSSAN strive to be the preferred and respected global company by protecting lives through purposeful rubber products. We committed to deliver extensive range of innovative and reliable products for diverse market needs with solid manufacturing capabilities with advanced technologies. As quality means high degree of excellence, we devoted in instilling international quality systems of every product we deliver.