Production Manager

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. Penang, Malaysia, invites applications for a Production Manager responsible for day-to-day leadership of factory Supervisors in PCB assembly operations. The role focuses on on-time delivery, product quality, and production efficiency, with a mandate to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

You will oversee staffing, maintain safety and quality standards, manage resources, and collaborate with site management to meet customer requirements and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of related experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in PCB Assembly, SMT, RoHS Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, IPC Standards, and Quality Systems required.
• Understanding of PCB/SMT processes and environmental regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute production schedules to meet KPIs and lead manufacturing team.
• Plan and manage resources; develop cross-trained labor for flexibility.
• Ensure compliance to customer requirements and Plexus standards; drive RCCA for defects.
• Lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects to improve labor efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Provide guidance for complex manufacturing issues and manage direct labor staffing to meet forecasts.
• Develop and coach staff to realize potential and uphold Plexus core values.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

IPC Standards

Quality Systems

Job description

Purpose Statement:

The Production Manager is responsible for the day to day leadership of Factory Supervisors within a specific market sector. The position has an intense focus on product quality, on time delivery, and factory production efficiency. Additionally, the Production Manager provides the vision to develop and execute the following: continuous improvement initiatives, operational planning, product quality assurance, staff management/development, customer satisfaction and effective communication both within the focus factory and with site associates/management.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Execution of Production Schedules to Meet KPIs. Provide effective leadership to the manufacturing team to ensure implementation of strategies for manufacturing metrics, i.e. OTD, scrap reduction, yield, productivity and inventory. Participate in Operation Review meeting.
• Planning & Management of Resources. Develop and retain a multi-level results-focused team. Drive engagement and monitor operators' performance including taking the disciplinary actions. Drive cross training of manufacturing teams to ensure maximum labor flexibility and efficiency
• Ensure Compliance to Customer Requirements and Plexus Standards. Lead and drive RCCA for “why made” of defect/reject produced by his/her team. Drive customer service excellence culture within areas of control. Ensure RBA compliance and work place health and safety issues
• Continuous Improvement and LEAN. Sponsor and drive implementation of programs that improve labor efficiency, on time delivery, continuous quality improvement, and other corporate or customer requirements in alignment with established metrics. Drive for layout and 6S improvement plan, GEMBA tours, and waste reduction activities. Lead and drive the LEAN projects
• Contingency Planning & Management. Provide guidance and solutions to more complex manufacturing issues. Effectively manage and control direct labor staffing levels in order to achieve site LCM forecast. Communicate program contributions, OTD, continuous improvement efforts and manufacturing issues and needs and develop contingency plans for improvement
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Technical expertise in PCB Assembly process, SMT, RoHS Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, IPC Standards, and Quality Systems required.
• While this is a leadership role, the requirement for technical expertise is non-negotiable because the manager must be able to understand the problems their engineers and supervisors are facing.
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) & SMT (Surface-Mount Technology): They must understand how microchips and components are placed and soldered onto boards.
• RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): They must ensure manufacturing processes comply with strict environmental regulations regarding materials like lead.
• IPC Standards: These are the global standards for the assembly and acceptability of electronic equipment. The manager must know these to settle quality disputes and understand defect reports.