Production Manager

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Manager for Batu Kawan, Penang to lead multiple production lines in a high-tech environment. You will supervise a team of supervisors and engineers, optimize performance, and ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

You will drive process improvements, coordinate with maintenance and project teams, and coach operators while upholding safety and compliance across manufacturing areas. A strong manufacturing background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in production, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of operations experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading multi-line production teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of multiple lines (SMT, Wave, assembly, burn-in, test, packing).
• Lead a team of supervisors and engineers to meet quality, cost, delivery targets.
• Review daily plant performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with maintenance and project teams; provide technical guidance.
• Prioritize schedules to meet customer requirements and manage budgets.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Process optimization

Performance coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in production/manufacturing engineering

Job description

## Production ManagerApply: Malaysia, Penang: Full time: Posted Today: WD229291Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.## Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Production Manager** located in **Batu Kawan, Penang** **Responsibilities:*** Responsible for the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment (Process include SMT, Wave, assembly, Burn-in & test and packing).* Leads a team comprising of individual professionals (e.g. production supervisor, engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.* Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.* Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.* Listen to and evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.* Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.* May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.* May train and coach junior operators and junior team leaders* Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.* Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.* Assists in department budget planning and manage department expenses.* Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.* Ensures compliance of standards.* Ensure that all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions, and that no task is performed by untrained.* Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.**Qualifications:*** Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to production and manufacturing or engineering as well as 8 years of operations experience.* Demonstrates detailed expertise in a very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic impact of the function across sites. **Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:*** Medical benefits, dental, vision* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* BonusesFA22## ## Job CategoryOperationsRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).