Production Team Lead

Celestica; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in Kulai is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. You will manage daily production planning, oversee a diverse team, and ensure adherence to quality standards in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong SAP system knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This position requires managing both day and night operations, with a standard 12-hour shift from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday, along with potential Saturday overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Production Supervision or Management.
• In-depth working knowledge of the SAP system related to material movements.
• Proven track record of managing a diverse team in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the daily production plan based on customer demand.
• Ensure production processes adhere to SOPs and quality standards.
• Optimize staffing and minimize idle time in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing principles

Communication

SAP system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the daily production plan based on customer demand and Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance.
• Monitor and track daily output performance against targets, implementing immediate corrective actions for deviations.
• Control Work-In-Progress (WIP) levels to optimize flow, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure all production processes adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Manage the end-to-end material flow process, from receiving materials from the warehouse/store to timely delivery on the production floor, utilizing the SAP system effectively.
• Ensure accurate material consumption reporting, inventory transactions, and system traceability within SAP.
• Coordinate with the Logistics/Materials team to resolve material shortages, expedite critical parts, and manage incoming material quality issues impacting the line.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and resource constraints (manpower, equipment, materials) to maximize throughput.
• Manage and drive continuous improvement on key operational cost controls, including:

1. Scrap Cost: Implement measures to reduce material wastage and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on all significant yield losses.
2. Direct Labor (DL) Cost: Optimize staffing, manage labor efficiency, and minimize idle time.
3. Indirect Materials/Consumables: Monitor and control the usage of consumables and indirect materials to stay within budget.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Production Supervision or Management, preferably within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• In-depth working knowledge of the SAP system as it relates to material movements, inventory management, and production order execution.
• Proven track record of managing and leading a large, diverse team (30+ people) in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, quality control systems, and cost management techniques (Scrap, DL/IE).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Shift: Required to manage both Day & Night operations (Supervision and Management presence is required across shifts).
• Work Hours: Standard Shift Hours are 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (12-hour shift, inclusive of handover).
• Work Days: Monday to Friday, with Saturday Overtime (OT) based on production requirements.