Production Supervisor

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Supervisor in Bukit Minyak to direct SMT manufacturing lines, drive safety and efficiency, and meet quality, cost and delivery targets. You’ll lead a skilled team of engineers and operators, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to implement cost‑improvement projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 6 years of operations experience, and 5+ years supervising in SMT/electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in production and manufacturing.
• 6 years of operations experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of SMT equipment and processes.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.
• Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.
• Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
• Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution.
• Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability.
• Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.
• Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.
• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
• Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.
• Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance to manufacturing standards.

Skills

SMT equipment

Team leadership

ERP/MRP

Production planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in production/manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in Bukit Minyak. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor role directs the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality and cost goals.

Principle Accountabilities

• Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.
• Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.
• Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
• Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution.
• Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability.
• Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.
• Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.
• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
• Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.
• Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance to manufacturing standards.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to production and manufacturing as well as 6 years of operations experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in an SMT or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of SMT equipment and processes.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Medical benefits
• dental
• vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!