Production Operations Lead Lean & CI

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks an experienced Production Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing activities, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.

You will develop production plans, allocate resources, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing, 8–10 years in manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, and strong Lean, CI, and EHS expertise.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/ manufacturing field with 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and EHS compliance.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably cable, electronics, or related industries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHS policies.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and high performance across production teams.
• Monitor KPIs (efficiency, scrap, downtime, OEE) and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to support operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and technicians.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and transfer projects with minimal disruption.
• Manage production budgets, manpower planning, and cost optimization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

EHS compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks an experienced Production Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing activities, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.

You will develop production plans, allocate resources, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing, 8–10 years in manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, and strong Lean, CI, and EHS expertise.