Production Supervisor

Flex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; 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 Perai, Penang to lead multiple production lines in a highly technical setting. You’ll evaluate performance, drive efficiencies, coach a team of engineers and operators, and guide improvements with engineering input to meet quality and cost targets.

You’ll also mentor junior staff and help manage departmental budgets while maintaining safety and standards. The role emphasizes strong leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in production/manufacturing.
• 6 years of operations experience in a highly technical environment.
• Experience leading a team of professionals to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.
• Evaluates plant operating performance and advises on changes to improve efficiencies and quality.
• Lead a team of professionals to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and coach operators to improve performance and capability.
• Solicits ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with engineers on proposals.
• Provide technical and operational advice to project teams.
• May act as principal interface between operations and maintenance.
• Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
• Prioritize production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Assist in department budget planning and management of expenses.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in production/manufacturing

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. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

We’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in Perai, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

• 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.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

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

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. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).