Production Lead – Lean Manufacturing & Automation

WATERCO (FAR EAST) SDN BHD; Sungai Buloh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Misc allowance

Free parking

Insurance

Flexible hours

Bonus & increment

Travel opportunities

Job summary

WATERCO (FAR EAST) SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager to oversee scheduling, monitor performance and ensure targets are met. You will lead production supervisors and the workforce, manage hiring and performance reviews.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, cost control, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with exposure to ERP systems and data analytics to optimize scheduling and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related studies.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in production process.
• Knowledge of chemical bending/batching process is an added advantage.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage if required for operational communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and scheduling, monitor performance and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Supervise production supervisors and workforce, handle scheduling, hiring, and performance management.
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, lead incident investigations, and maintain product quality benchmarks.
• Monitor departmental budgets, track labour and material costs, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing practices.
• Drive process improvements, automation and (AI-assisted tools) digitalization initiatives where applicable.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to align production with business needs.
• Utilize ERP systems and production data analytics to optimize scheduling and identify potential quality issues.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Team leadership

Cost control

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Automation/digitalization

Collaboration

Data analytics

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

WATERCO (FAR EAST) SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager to oversee scheduling, monitor performance and ensure targets are met. You will lead production supervisors and the workforce, manage hiring and performance reviews.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, cost control, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with exposure to ERP systems and data analytics to optimize scheduling and maintain quality.