Production Lead: Quality, Safety & On-Time Delivery

Samtec Inc; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Inc in Penang seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team and drive performance against safety, quality, and delivery metrics. You will own area results, ensure EHS and quality compliance, and guide associates through training and SOP adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven problem solving, and excellent communication to coordinate across shifts, resolve issues, and sustain continuous improvement while meeting customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team to achieve objectives.
• Own area performance metrics: safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK.
• Ensure EHS compliance and quality standards are met.
• Provide training and certification for associates per SOP/WI.
• Conduct regular 1:1 and team meetings for updates and development.
• Maintain safe working environment with PPE and LOTO compliance.
• Ensure production aligns with prints and industry standards.
• Initiate quality improvements to meet OD and PPM targets.
• Contain and investigate quality issues to minimize costs.
• Coordinate OSS scheduling and material readiness to meet due dates.
• Manage machine and personnel capacity, including shifts and OT.
• Control overtime and drive productivity improvements to reduce costs.
• Communicate priorities to technicians and address tooling issues.
• Walk processes to identify bottlenecks and resolve promptly.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Stop production of non-conforming products.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Samtec Inc in Penang seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team and drive performance against safety, quality, and delivery metrics. You will own area results, ensure EHS and quality compliance, and guide associates through training and SOP adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven problem solving, and excellent communication to coordinate across shifts, resolve issues, and sustain continuous improvement while meeting customer expectations.