Production Supervisor

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production and engineering activities in Bukit Minyak, Penang, Malaysia. You will manage a team of professionals to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets, while monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/production engineering and 6+ years in operations with supervisory experience, plus strong Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to manufacturing/production engineering.
• At least 6 years of operations and supervisory or team leadership experience and/or related experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and engineering activities to meet SQDCP objectives.
• Oversee multiple production lines in a high-technical environment.
• Monitor performance, capacity, downtime and productivity; coach operators and junior supervisors.
• Suggest plant improvements and work with engineers on proposals.
• Support new product introduction, ramp-up and process readiness.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma projects to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/production engineering or related field

Job description

## Production SupervisorApply: Malaysia, Penang: Full time: Posted Today: WD229986Flex 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.## Job SummaryTo 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, Penang*****.****What a typical day looks like:*** Responsible for leading production and engineering activities to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity (SQDCP) objectives.Responsible for the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.* Monitor production performance, capacity, manpower utilization, downtime and productivity.* Manages a team of professionals (e.g., engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.* Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.* Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.* Evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.* Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.* Support new product introduction, production ramp-up and process readiness.* Reduce cycle time, downtime, defects, scrap and production waste.* Monitor FPY, defect rate, rework, scrap and other quality indicators.* May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.* May train and coach junior operators and junior team supervisors* Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.* Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.* Assists in department budget planning and managing department expenses.* Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.* Ensures compliance of standards.* Ensure that all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions.* Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.* Lead Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma improvement activities to drive productivity and cost-reduction projects**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to manufacturing/production engineering.* At least 6 years of operations and supervisory or team leadership experience and/or related experience and/or trade knowledge.* Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, mentoring and/or organization development.* Experience in high-volume manufacturing is preferred.* Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety requirements.* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving.**What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:*** Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* Allowances & Bonuses SS17 ## ## Job CategoryOperationsRequired Skills:Optional Skills: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).