Production Team Leader

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

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Team Leader 1
SAP Short Name: TL1
Job Title: Production Team Leader 1
Job Code: TL1-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Receives a daily production schedule from planning; receives material to manufacture modify or repair products from logistics.
• Co-ordinates these inputs and a variety of resources (e.g., materials, personnel, equipment, etc.) to achieve on-time production of quality products within budget guidelines.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.
• Management of controllable operating expenditure e.g. scrap, consumables.Identifies limits to production and guides teams to continuously improve processes.
• Ensures all return to work interviews and first level disciplinary hearings are conducted in a timely, consistent and professional manner.
• Knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.
• Knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit (WOR/MOR/RCCP).
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics
• Knowledge of ISO Standards and Company Contiuous Improvement Initiatives
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines and in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, Powerpoint

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Four to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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