Production Supervisor

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations at the Perai Plant in Penang. You will ensure production targets are met with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency, while leading production teams and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with lean practices. Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage to communicate

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets with focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve output and quality goals.
• Monitor production schedules, resources and manpower allocation for smooth operations.
• Enforce safety and compliance standards within the production area.
• Lead, coach and develop production operators and line leaders for improved performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare and review production reports with accurate data tracking and documentation.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage 200 - 300 headcount per shift in the production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma/degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met with high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage production teams, drive continuous improvement, and support TE Connectivity’s commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve output and quality goals.

Monitor production schedules, resources, and manpower allocation to ensure smooth operations.

Enforce safety and compliance standards within the production area.

Lead, coach, and develop production operators and line leaders for improved performance.

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues.

Prepare and review production reports, ensuring accuracy in data tracking and documentation.

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Manage 200 - 300 headcount per shift in the production.

Qualifications & Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.

Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage to communicate

About TE Connectivity

Join TE Connectivity and be part of a team that creates innovative solutions in high-speed cable and connectivity manufacturing, driving excellence and sustainability in our Perai Plant.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner for over 80 years, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers to design and deliver ground-breaking technologies that transform how the world connects, works, and lives.