Production Section Head

Private Advertiser; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities, manage teams, and enhance productivity. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in Manufacturing or Engineering, at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting, and is proficient in Mandarin and English. This role is pivotal for ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement within the production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Background in electronics or PCB industry preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate large teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and optimize manpower allocation.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements.
• Enforce workplace discipline and compliance.
• Work with various teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Provide training and mentoring to production operators.
• Generate production reports for management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Lead and supervise daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Plan, coordinate, and optimize manpower allocation to ensure smooth production flow.

Monitor production performance, analyze downtime and quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Enforce workplace discipline, 5S, safety, and compliance to company policies.

Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges.

Provide training and mentoring to production operators and line leaders to improve team capabilities and productivity.

Generate production reports and performance summaries for management review.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Background in electronics or PCB industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate large teams (around 100 headcount).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Good verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.