Production Supervisor

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader is seeking a Production Supervisor in George Town, Malaysia. The successful candidate will manage a team of operators, ensuring delivery of key performance metrics while maintaining high operational standards. Required qualifications include a degree in a related field and at least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in the medical industry. Strong skills in people management and problem-solving are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of production supervisory experience managing 30-40 operators.
• Experience in the medical industry is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all key performance metrics for the shift/project.
• Planning and maintaining a viable hiring and training plan.
• Liaising with warehousing and quality assurance for timely shipment.

Skills

People management skills

Problem solving skills

Communication

Knowledge in headcount planning

Capacity planning

Education

Minimum Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business Administration/Management

Job description

Purpose Statement

To develop and maintain a feasible plan for hiring, training and management of personnel and to ensure quality issues, process and material flows are operated efficiently. Through his or her management style, the Supervisor actively demonstrates and propagates the core values of BSC. He or she is a strong team player and demonstrates this through the integration of key goals with appropriate other functions (e.g. Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, R&D, HR etc.).

Job Responsibilities

• Delivery of all key performance metrics on a particular shift/project, with a particular focus on "Core 5" and "9 panel" metrics.
• Planning – including developing / maintaining a viable plan incorporating hiring, training, capacity-modelling, efficiency/yield assumptions, ramp-rate, learning-curve etc.
• Liaising with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilization areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
• Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritize backorders.
• Managing process and material flows, space management, and working with the Engineering group to maximize utilization of space designated for specific operations area.
• Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review Back Order review, Travel planning etc.
• Works with EHS to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and to establish goals and targets around significant environmental impacts.

Requirement

• Minimum Degree in Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Business Administration/ Management or equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of production supervisory experience (directly managing 30-40 operators).
• Experience in medical industry will be added advantage.

Required Skills

• People management skills, Problem solving skills, communication
• Knowledge in headcount planning and capacity planning.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.