Production Supervisor

XP Power; Perak; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of power solutions in Malaysia is seeking an experienced leader for assembly operations. The role involves coaching staff to meet production and quality targets while collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have 5+ years in a similar environment, familiarity with structured problem-solving, and strong communication skills. The company offers a collaborative working atmosphere where employees can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Safe working environment

Collaborative culture

Empowered employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience leading assembly operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing controls including capacity planning and inventory control.
• Proven ability to coach and lead employees effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly staff to meet production goals and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure effective communication.
• Manage assembly capacity and resolve material shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

LEAN Methodologies

Communication

Capacity Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

Overview

XP Power is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic power conversion products. We serve a wide variety of businesses in Industrial, Healthcare, Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing and Technology markets. We have a presence in over 40 countries within North America, Europe and Asia, and are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow sustainably and profitably, working toward our vision to become the first choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers. We are committed to a culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity.

Job Description (summary)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the assembly staff to meet on-time delivery for sub-assembly, power assembly, and final product, creating an environment of continuous improvement to meet quality and delivery commitments. Collaborate across materials, planning, manufacturing engineering, and test.
• Cross over and collaborate with the 2nd shift supervisor to ensure flawless daily communication.
• Manage and balance the assembly and sub-assembly capacity and cycle times to meet the production plan and delivery targets.
• Work closely with Master Scheduler and Planning to execute production commitments, with emphasis on in-house work orders and material shortage resolution.
• Critical focus on in-house work orders and material shortage processes.
• Assure compliance to shift schedules, recommend overtime as needed, and secure commitments to be reviewed with the Manager.
• Lead daily assembly operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, resource utilization, and employee performance and satisfaction.
• Conduct daily start-of-shift stand-up meetings covering safety, quality, production status, and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with the 2nd-shift supervisor to ensure seamless communication and continuity during handover.
• Ensure all assembly equipment, procedures, and employee practices comply with safety protocols and perform required health and safety audits.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ERP production transactions, with strong proficiency in planning and inventory processes.
• Effectively use the PDM system to support production activities and understand ECO-driven changes.
• Train production associates and coordinate support from other functional teams when needed.
• Improve product and process quality through continuous improvement initiatives, including structured problem-solving, LEAN, and 6S. Conduct 6S audits and hold yourself and the team accountable for daily improvements.
• Implement consistent, robust ESD procedures across all assembly operations.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to team members in areas of safety, quality, workflow, LEAN practices, and overall job performance.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of experience leading assembly operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven on-the-ground experience utilizing structured problem solving, LEAN, and 6S to transform operations.
• Strong knowledge and skills with computer applications, MRP, ERP, and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate skill with Excel is essential.
• Knowledge of manufacturing controls required – Capacity planning, inventory control, Bills of Materials, Engineering drawings and Change Orders, Document Control, and Work Instructions.
• Able to coach and lead employees.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and tenacious follow-through.
• Is comfortable with reaching beyond role/scope to drive improvement and growth.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.