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Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Production Leader to manage the overall production and engineering teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will interact with internal departments and global divisions, while coordinating with customers and suppliers on quality and delivery concerns.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, strong leadership, and 10+ years in mass production, with at least 5 years in leadership.
This individual will lead and manage the overall production team including process engineering. This position will be leading and managing the overall production and engineering team in Malaysia, interact internally with all related departments and global Divisions, and interfacing with outside customers and suppliers on quality and delivery concerns.
Key responsibilities
Oversee and manage manpower, machinery, materials, and other resources for the Production team to ensure that safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery targets are consistently met
Lead Process Engineering team to maintain consistency across all production processes and drive the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods to optimize quality, productivity, and cost efficiency while ensuring safety first process approach
Lead Thermal and EMI production team to ensure smooth production and delivery to meet all customer demand
Organize and prioritize production schedule, effectively meet customer demand requirements, ensure on time delivery of goods with high quality, and ensure good inventory control
Control the consumption in the production line like tools and consumable accessories to meet manufacturing target cost
Operationalize High-Performance Team meet and exceed SQDCE goals of whole production team
Drive WIP and scrap reduction and productivity increase
Ensure all staff are properly trained to company standards and are competent to perform their duties meeting both quality and time requirements
Implement multi-skill operators' strategy to optimize workforce flexibility and efficiency
Develop and implement continuous improvement programs such as Value Stream Mapping, LPA, 5S, and Safety Audits to identify and eliminate or minimize waste and hazards
About you
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Good understanding of quality engineering and process improvement methodology
At least 10 years of experience in mass production industry
Must possess strong leadership and at least 5 years of leadership experience in leading a team
Ability to multitask and effectively handle various challenges in a dynamic work environment
Strong Business skills