Production Team Lead — Operations Champion

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Kulim, Malaysia seeks a Production Team Leader 1 to oversee daily manufacturing operations. You will coordinate input from planning and logistics, lead a diverse team, and drive on-time production within budget while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and quality adherence.

The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Knowledge of ISO standards and continuous improvement initiatives is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Four to six years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate diverse resources to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Strong communication skills and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily production schedule and materials from planning and logistics.
• Coordinate resources to achieve on-time production within budget.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in production processes.
• Manage controllable operating expenditures (e.g., scrap, consumables).
• Conduct timely return-to-work interviews and first-level disciplinary hearings.
• Lead, train, and motivate a diverse team to achieve high production levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Resource coordination

ISO standards

Continuous improvement

Effective communication

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Kulim, Malaysia seeks a Production Team Leader 1 to oversee daily manufacturing operations. You will coordinate input from planning and logistics, lead a diverse team, and drive on-time production within budget while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and quality adherence.

The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Knowledge of ISO standards and continuous improvement initiatives is essential.