Senior Production Manager

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations across multiple work centers. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse team, monitor production efficiency, and ensure adherence to quality standards. A minimum of 5 years' management experience in a manufacturing environment is essential, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills. This exempt position requires proactive engagement in process improvements and cost management while maintaining production schedules.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist routinely.
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of Production Supervisors and operators.
• Establish training and cross-training plans.
• Monitor department/equipment capacities to maintain service levels.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proven leadership

Education

College degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Summary / Objective

The Production Manager is a self‑motivated contributor who will be responsible for the operations and processes of multiple work centers by ensuring all equipment is functioning at maximum output per the demand requirements. The Production Manager is also responsible for adherence to specified processes, execution of the production plan, and ensures that, daily, products and services are produced efficiently, at the correct amount, right cost and level of quality, and are responsible for continuous improvements. The Production Manager is classified as an Exempt employee, with an expectation of 40 hours per week, minimum, and overtime, as required to perform job functions.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, leading, and supervising a team of Production Supervisors, machine operators, and Support Staff across all shifts and locations to achieve corporate goals and metrics.
• Responsible for consistent communication to Supervisors across all shifts with the goal of maintaining a work environment which aligns with Samtec policies and standards.
• Participate and manage the transfer of products from plant to plant as necessary.
• Establish training and cross training plans, ensuring consistency in our processes and practices, as well as flexibility in our work force.
• Define the Vision, Mission, and Objectives for the Production Department on an annual basis.
• Define the pre‑defined KPIs and metrics to evaluate performance of production and determine realistic targets.
• Define the responsibilities of the key functions within the respective area.
• Responsible for all orders and overall responsibility for manufacturing deadlines and to inform other departments and Operations Manager when orders deviate from the schedule.
• Responsible for constant monitoring of the department/equipment capacities and utilization to implement proactive actions to maintain service levels.
• Assist in establishing associate goals and completing associate evaluations, including regular feedback and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for overseeing work schedules, including overtime and approved leaves.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to initiate corrective action and continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity and reduce defects within the department.
• Check information from internal ERP/MRP systems for decision making.
• Maintain standard operations, plant layout, waste reduction or elimination, continuous improvements, engineering change control, and LEAN manufacturing experience in low and high‑volume environments.
• Be the overall production area owner and adhere to troubleshooting guides.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”

Required Experience

• 5 Years’ Management Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist routinely.
• Must be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time consistently.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can shift very quickly.
• Proven leadership and management abilities to grow and develop associates.

Education

• A college degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is preferred.
• On the job & experience may be substituted, in part, for educational requirements.

Training Required

• On the job training as appropriate.

Classification

Exempt