Production Manager

Flex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Production Manager position is located in Batu Kawan, Penang, and leads a technically focused production team across SMT, Wave, assembly, burn-in, test and packing to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role requires extensive operations experience, a strong leadership background, and the ability to drive improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in production/engineering.
• 8+ years of operations experience.
• Experience leading a technical production team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production across multiple lines including SMT, Wave, assembly, burn-in and test.
• Lead a team of supervisors and engineers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Analyze plant performance and optimize operating conditions for efficiency.
• Coach operators and drive continuous improvements with engineers.
• Ensure safety compliance and training for manufacturing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Production/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

SMT

Wave soldering

Manufacturing processes

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

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.