Production Manager

Flex; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified manufacturing partner in Kulai is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include guiding production activities, managing resources, and ensuring quality targets are met. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in the related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate employees to meet production goals.
• Contribute to resolving manufacturing feasibility and customer demand.
• Forecast operating costs and direct budget preparations.
• Select and develop personnel for efficient operations.
• Ensure production quality and cost targets are met.

Skills

Manufacturing coordination

Team management

Problem-solving

Project planning

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Flex 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.

We’re looking to add a Production Manager located in Senai, Johor.

What a typical day looks like

• Guides and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the following areas of a manufacturing department; multi‑level assembly, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps on test procedures.
• Explores technology trends and market demand to plan projects.
• Contributes with management, production, and marketing staff to resolve manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the function.
• Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material supply in order to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution.
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Accountable for controlling manufacturing operation and ensuring that production quality and cost targets are met.
• Working in extremely complex problems where the research of situations or data from an evaluation of intangible factors.
• Reviews budgets and schedules required by management.
• Regulate relations with the executives and/or major customers to maintain relationships with them.
• Resolve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading management levels for the achievements of the plant.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Possesses a Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in the related field is required.

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