Production Executive

PPG Industries; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in coatings is seeking a Production Supervisor in Malaysia, Selangor. The role involves overseeing the production process, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and coordinating with different departments to achieve production targets. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Lean Six Sigma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in automotive, coating field or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or IATF16949 systems.
• Able to work with a multifunctional team and control the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production process to meet performance and quality standards.
• Ensure daily Tier 1 meetings are conducted.
• Communicate with departments to coordinate production activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

You will oversee the production process, ensuring that manufacturing or production meets performance and quality standards. You will coordinate with different departments, maintaining budgets, managing timelines, and mitigating risks. You will work with operations leadership and training to establish long‑term vision of operator skills / needs to build an improvement plan. You will work with the Area Business Team roles and Leadership to define increasing future expectations. You will collaborate with management to set production targets and establish goals for the production team. You will report directly to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure daily Tier 1 meetings are conducted and participate in Tier 2 meetings to maintain alignment and drive operational excellence.
• Focus on transferring expertise to the operating team in the development of operators, serving as coach and mentor.
• Ensure compliance with PPG EHS and Quality requirements.
• Work with Training Organization to ensure operators are being trained.
• Manage and eliminate production losses whether Utilization, Yield or Uptime.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures to guarantee a safe working environment for all employees.
• Aid Operators on Troubleshooting, teach and coach Operators in problem solving and performance gap closure.
• Owner of Standard Operating Procedures (not typically author of).
• Communicate with other departments and teams to coordinate production activities and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Work with Shift Team Coach / Shift Supervisors to ensure appropriate daily operator tasks are executed safely and properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in automotive, coating field or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the ISO 90001, ISO 14001 or IATF16949 systems.
• Able to work with a multifunctional team and control the shopfloor.
• Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma is an added asset.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application.

About us

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

• We partner with customers to create mutual value.
• We are 'One PPG' to the world.
• We trust our people every day, in every way.
• We make it happen.
• We run it like we own it.
• We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email **********@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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