PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Chemlite Industries; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemlite Industries in Penang is seeking a skilled process supervisor to oversee daily operations, drive production performance, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on leading operators, coordinating with maintenance and QA teams, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives through Lean or Six Sigma practices within a manufacturing setting in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, process operations, or production supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of process control and production systems.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and quality standards.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily process operations and production activities.
• Monitor process performance to ensure KPIs and standards.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate operators and staff.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Coordinate with maintenance, QA, and engineering teams.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate updates.
• Ensure proper use of machinery and tools.
• Support Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process control

Documentation / reporting

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• 1. Supervise and coordinate daily process operations and production activities.
• 2. Monitor process performance to ensure compliance with operational standards and KPIs.
• 3. Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• 4. Train, mentor, and evaluate process operators and production personnel.
• 5. Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• 6. Troubleshoot equipment and operational problems to minimize downtime.
• 7. Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• 8. Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, and engineering teams.
• 9. Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational updates.
• 10. Ensure proper use of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• 11. Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma programs.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or any equivalent.
• 2. Previous experience in manufacturing, process operations, or production supervision.
• 3. Strong leadership and team management skills.
• 4. Knowledge of process control and production systems.
• 5. Understanding of workplace safety regulations and quality standards.
• 6. Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.