Production Manager

Axiom; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Axiom in Malaysia (Bukit Minyak, Penang) is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead multi-line manufacturing in a high-precision environment. You will optimize daily operations, manage a team of supervisors and engineers, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Success requires a bachelor's degree in production/manufacturing/engineering and at least 10 years of operations experience, with a track record of improving process efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in production/manufacturing/engineering.
• At least 10 years of operations experience in manufacturing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across multiple processes/lines (SMT, Wave, assembly, burn-in, test, packing).
• Manage and coach supervisors and engineers to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets.
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements to efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and advise on resolutions with operators.
• Collaborate with engineers on process development and cost improvement projects.
• Interface between operations and maintenance.
• Train and mentor junior operators and team leaders.
• Plan production schedules based on product introduction and material availability.
• Ensure safety compliance and a clean, compliant working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process optimization

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in production/manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Manager located in Bukit Minyak, 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 10 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
• Bonuses

FA22

Axiom 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 Axiom, you must complete the application process first).