Production Supervisor II

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is recruiting for a production supervisor in Malaysia to oversee shift metrics and ensure timely shipment of products. The role requires coordinating with QA, warehousing, and sterilization teams while maintaining GMP standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum degree and at least 3 years of production supervision experience, with a proven track record in Lean initiatives and strong leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in any field; preferably Manufacturing, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production supervision managing 30–40 operators.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of production operations, workforce management, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all key performance metrics on a shift/project with focus on Core 5 and 9 panel metrics.
• Liaising with warehousing, QA, bulk-packaging and sterilization to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Maintaining GMP and housekeeping at a high level within the department.
• Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
• Interacting with other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritize backorders.
• Administration duties including Time and Attendance, Holiday planning, Build Plan review and Travel planning.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean Manufacturing

Operational excellence

People management

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of all key performance metrics on a particular shift/project, with a particular focus on "Core 5" and "9 panel" metrics.
• Liaising with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilization areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
• Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritize backorders.
• Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review, Back Order review, Travel planning etc.

• Delivery of all key performance metrics on a particular shift/project, with a particular focus on "Core 5" and "9 panel" metrics.
• Liaising with warehousing, quality assurance, bulk-packaging and sterilization areas to ensure prompt shipment of product.
• Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
• Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
• Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Logistics to prioritize backorders.
• Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review, Back Order review, Travel planning etc.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in any field, preferably in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production supervision with experience managing 30-40 operators.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of production operations, workforce management, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Ability to drive production teams and core teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• People management and team leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of headcount planning and capacity planning.
• Production planning and execution.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Materials, Logistics, Engineering, and HR.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing mindset.
• Working experience in the medical device industry will be an added advantage.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.