Production Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Optimization

GSP AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GSP Automotive Technology Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead planning and daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee manpower, shift planning, cost control, maintenance coordination, safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring targets and timely delivery. Mandarin-speaking candidates are strongly preferred and a 6-day work week is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Production Management or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant production/manufacturing experience; at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in managing production teams and daily manufacturing operations; strong knowledge of planning, productivity, efficiency, and manpower management.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Mandarin-speaking; willingness to work a 6-day work week is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet targets and delivery requirements.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations for smooth and timely production.
• Manage production manpower, work allocation and shift arrangements.
• Monitor and control production costs to reduce waste and overtime.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance to keep machines available.
• Ensure safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and report production KPIs on output, productivity and downtime.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing operations

People management

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Mandarin language

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering/Production Management

Job description

GSP Automotive Technology Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead planning and daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee manpower, shift planning, cost control, maintenance coordination, safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring targets and timely delivery. Mandarin-speaking candidates are strongly preferred and a 6-day work week is appreciated.