Production Manager

Automont Gatsby; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Shah Alam seeks a Production Manager to lead teams and ensure operational goals in safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met. Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, collaborating with engineering, and conducting continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of IATF standards and experience in production environments. This role demands effective leadership and problem-solving skills to optimize production processes and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet operational goals.
• Inspect machinery and materials before set-up.
• Collaborate with engineering for tooling and design.
• Identify nonconforming materials and coordinate resolution.
• Verify parts and process upon engineering changes.
• Develop and maintain documents like Work Instructions.
• Plan and control daily production activities.
• Operate machinery and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Work with departments on material and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with SOP, ISO, IATF, and 5S.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Monitor workers' performance and attendance.
• Train new workers.
• Prepare monthly production reports.
• Initiate continuous improvements for safety and quality.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To lead production teams to meet or exceed operational goals in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• To ensure forming readiness—inspect machinery, mould and material prior to set‑up.
• To collaborate with engineering members regarding product tooling and design to ensure efficient production.
• To identify nonconforming materials/products and work with related department for resolution.
• To verify parts, jigs and process upon any engineering changes.
• To develop and maintain documents such as Work Instructions, Process Specifications, Jigs & Fixtures list, etc.
• To plan, coordinate and control daily production process and activities, including OT hours to achieve daily and monthly output.
• Able to understand or operate the machine and troubleshoot minor equipment issues to ensure production runs smoothly.
• To work closely within and with other departments for any issue and change required on the material, tooling, process improvement & product quality assurance.
• To enforce and ensure shop floor compliance with SOP, ISO, IATF and 5S requirements.
• To participate/lead continuous improvement projects relating to manufacturing processes or product quality.
• To ensure maximum efficiency of productivity including manpower/machine planning, set‑up time, production rate and material consumption.
• Able to optimise current parameter settings for all products to improve productivity and cost‑saving purposes.
• To participate in cross‑functional teams to manage customer complaints and nonconforming material investigations.
• To work on NCR or any quality related matter for quality improvement.
• To monitor workers’ work performance, discipline and attendance and take necessary disciplinary action with HR advice.
• To provide training for new workers.
• To prepare monthly production report (output, capacity, efficiency, rejects, etc).
• To initiate continuous improvement or apply Kaizen’s practice on safety, quality, productivity and environment.
• Possess knowledge of IATF will be added advantage.
• Other tasks assigned by company from time to time.