Production Supervisor (Ipoh)

COHERENT; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Malaysia is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a group of operators in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring daily output aligns with plan, quality, and safety standards.

You will manage shift operations, material flow, equipment readiness, attendance, and continuous improvement while collaborating with other departments and maintaining ISO-compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Must have Diploma in Engineering / IE / Production Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-volume, high-mix production with at least 3 years in supervision.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of operators to meet shift targets, cost, yield and quality.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and tools to ensure output targets are achieved.
• Monitor attendance, enforce work instructions and safety policies.
• Plan and control line staffing, downtime, and line changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Chair daily production meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Training & coaching

Education

Diploma in Engineering / IE / Production Management

Tools

Oracle/ERP/SAP/MRP

Job description

• To lead a group of operators to perform daily routine according to the document and meet shift target, cost, yield and good quality.
• Highly dedicated and maintained highly disciplined workforce 24/7 production hours.
• Compiling daily output vs plan report and able to explain each of the production downtime.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan and shipment.
• Make sure the operators have needed material, equipment, certified and right tools to do his/her targeted outputs.
• Monitor the attendance of the operators.
• Make sure operators, under his/her care, comply with work instructions.
• Strategized the operators according to certified process to occupy the station that is vacant.
• Control the break time, surau, toilet time, prod In and Out.
• Plan out the required outs per line item needed for shipment based on overall plan.
• Control the usage of building material & daily usage stock items always stock up.
• Coordinate with other dept LLs to ensure constant supply of materials to fulfill the WIP needed.
• Coordinate with technician to ensure minimum down time for critical equipment.
• To chair Operation daily meetings to highlight and carry out activities to the line.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time.
• Derive Continual Improvement.
• Practice Risk Base Thinking in planning and execution of tasks.
• Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Keeping inventories at desired level.
• Managing employee attendance, attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance teamwork and working environment.
• Do 'the needful' to meet or exceed our customers' expectations in compliance with the Quality Policy. Performing any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time. Ensuring compliance to Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Meet the performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, Cycle time, Job Closure, Cross Training, Scrap / Reject and attendance.

Education & Experience

• Minimum qualification is Diploma in Engineering / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position. Candidates without appropriate experience may be accepted by the hiring manager subject to job nature, availability of buddy, duration of learning, etc.
  

Skills

• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.

Computer software knowledge.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite / hybrid / remote

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D center in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application-specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

II-VI Malaysia began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, employs over 3400 employees at present. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

In addition to growth in other countries such as China, Vietnam, UK and Germany, Malaysia also benefits from the company's technology. In Malaysia, the company is expanding the facility to undertake design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic signal converter (800G), Coherent modules and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMS) with RM253M investments in Chemor, Perak.

You can view more information at www.coherent.com

Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D center in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application-specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

II-VI Malaysia began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, employs over 3400 employees at present. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

In addition to growth in other countries such as China, Vietnam, UK and Germany, Malaysia also benefits from the company's technology. In Malaysia, the company is expanding the facility to undertake design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic signal converter (800G), Coherent modules and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMS) with RM253M investments in Chemor, Perak.

You can view more information at www.coherent.com

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