Production Manager

Coherent Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company located in Perak, Malaysia is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production team. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality standards, and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for achieving production targets. The position offers opportunities to drive cost reduction projects and enhance team performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant disciplines required.
• Minimum 8 years of production management experience.
• Experience with Oracle or ERP tools is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production team to ensure overall delivery.
• Supervise and maintain production line integrity.
• Manage dispatching of work orders per production plan.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering / IE / Production Management / TQM

Minimum 8 years in high-volume production

Tools

Oracle

ERP

SAP

MRP

Job description

Overview

Responsible to lead the Production team for overall production delivery. To supervise and maintain production line in proper order, following procedures and control plan all the time. To execute production build plans & activities according to timeline.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Dedicated and closely follow up on production issues with closure.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan with planner.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Well versed in using Oracle and shopfloor system to coordinate production lots flow.
• Ensure aging work order well controlled.
• Ensure shipment pack plan always ahead of schedule within cycle time.
• Keeping inventories at desired level.
• Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
• Drive for cost reduction project.
• Build the next level of staff in the department by delegating and coaching.
• Motivate staff to achieve breakthrough performances.
• Maintain highly disciplined workforce.
• Meet the performance matrix (HPU, CT, DPPM, Line Item, Volume, Cross Training, WIP Accuracy and Attendance. Derive Continual Improvement.
• Practice Risk Base Thinking in planning and execution of tasks. Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering / IE / Production Management / TQM / related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 5 years in a managerial position.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowledge.

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to manage a team.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

Candidate Assessment Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have as a production manager?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?