Production Supervisor (Auto)

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets in a fast-paced electronics assembly environment.

The role requires strong data analysis, people management, and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, with good communication and MS Office proficiency. A high school diploma is required; a BS in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong in data analysis and is data driven.
• Experience with process knowledge for related area.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and needs to be detail oriented.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Understand manufacturing concept; lean and six sigma preferred.
• Good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Team player; able to work with Operators, Floor Managers, Engineers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and supervise a team to achieve objectives.
• Own the area and be accountable for performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
• Communicate company policies to production team; ensure EHS and quality compliance.
• Provide training and ensure certifications; follow SOP/WI.
• Conduct regular 1:1 and team meetings for updates and development.
• Enforce PPE and LOTO; maintain safe working environment.
• Produce according to prints to meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Initiate quality improvements to meet OD and PPM targets.
• Contain and investigate quality issues with MQS/technicians to minimize cost.

Skills

Data analysis

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Responsible to manage, lead and supervise a team to achieve the organizational objectives.
• Be the area owner and accountable for the area / department performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK (Remove, Organize, Clean, Keep), etc.
• Ensure company policies are clearly communicated with the production team. Ensure EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) and quality regulatory requirement compliance.
• Provide proper training to the associates and ensure they are certified to perform their job with the tools provided according to the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) / WI (Work Instruction).
• Conduct regular 1:1 and weekly communication meetings with associates to provide/receive updates, feedback, and discuss development and calibration of expectations.
• Ensure a safe working environment for associates with enforcement of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) compliance and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) application.
• Ensure product is produced according to the print in order to meet the industry standards and customer expectations for quality.
• Proactively initiate quality improvements to ensure OD and PPM meet the corporate target.
• Timely containment and investigation of quality issues (together with MQS/technician etc.) in order to minimize the cost impact and prevent escape to customer.
• Responsible to support and ensure OSS scheduling of orders by due date and batching opportunity; confirm material availability to deliver orders on time to customers.
• Work with OSS to manage the expedite system, rescheduling codes and accurate dates.
• Manage machine capacity and people capacity (this includes associate work schedules, OT, time off, vacations etc.) with alignment to order scheduling.
• Responsible for overall cost performance in your cost center. Manage overtime according to business requirements, drivescrap and productivity improvements to reduce cost.
• Communicate to Techs on priority and engage in troubleshooting defective tooling that may cause efficiency or quality concerns.

Walk the processes frequently to understand any quality concerns or bottlenecks, and address with the team in a timely manner.

• Monitor and review metrics regularly; responsible to initiate and drive continuous improvement.
• Stop the production of all non-conforming products.

Required Experience:

• Strong in data analysis and is data driven.
• Experience with Process knowledge for related area.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and needs to be detail oriented.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Understand manufacturing concept, experience in lean and six sigma is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Team player and must be able to work with multiple groups of people (Operators, Floor Managers, Engineers, etc.)
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred; not mandatory.

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Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 1401:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path… from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 1401:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path… from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

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