Production Manager (Assembly)

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Production & M&E Assembly Manager to lead our assembly operations. You will oversee manpower, materials, quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring targets are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include planning according to the production schedule, driving Kaizen and waste reduction, implementing quality control and ISO procedures, and developing budgets and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electronics Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in M&E assembly in manufacturing.
• Strong track record in managing assembly production operations (manpower, materials, quality, delivery, cost).
• Solid knowledge of production planning, process improvement (Kaizen), and waste reduction.
• Understanding of quality control, ISO requirements, workplace safety, and manufacturing procedures.
• Proven experience driving productivity and process improvements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency in production reporting and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan production according to the Middle Schedule and review/adjust the schedule as required.
• Drive QDC improvements on the production floor through Kaizen and waste elimination (downtime, material loss).
• Provide engineering solutions for process and design improvements to reduce standard time and improve manpower efficiency.
• Establish strong working relationships with other functional managers for smooth production operations.
• Identify and prepare training needs for Assembly staff.
• Develop and manage the production budget.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures, including risk assessment and mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manage manpower and material resources effectively to achieve production targets.

Maintain a safe working environment and strive to prevent lost-time injuries.

Ensure near-miss reports are addressed and corrective safety actions are completed on time.

Plan production according to the Middle Schedule, and review and adjust the schedule as required.

Drive QDC (Quality, Delivery and Cost) improvements on the production floor through Kaizen activities and waste elimination, including production downtime and material loss.

Provide engineering solutions for process and design improvements to reduce standard time and improve manpower efficiency.

Establish strong working relationships with other functional managers to ensure smooth production operations.

Identify and prepare training needs for Assembly staff.

Develop and manage the production budget.

Implement and enforce quality control measures, including risk assessment and mitigation plans, to achieve quality objectives.

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ISO requirements, and health and safety procedures.

Prepare and update production reports, including Efficiency Reports, Weekly Reports, BSC, and other relevant reports.

Attend Design Review, Production Schedule, TQM, and Monthly Management meetings.

Manage annual leave approvals and performance appraisals for production workers.

Prepare and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the section.

Manage and maintain the inventory of production tools and equipment.

Review and verify quality check sheets.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/ Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) assembly within a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience in managing assembly production operations, including manpower, materials, quality, delivery, and cost.

Good knowledge of production planning, process improvement, Kaizen, and waste reduction activities.

Good understanding of quality control, ISO requirements, workplace safety, and manufacturing procedures.

Proven experience in driving productivity, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing production teams.

Good problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and production reporting.