Senior Production Manager

Samtec Inc; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee operations and ensure efficient production processes. This role involves managing teams, adhering to schedules, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing setting and excellent communication skills. This position requires a commitment to quality and the ability to solve problems effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 Years’ Management Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist routinely.

Responsibilities

• Manage production teams across all shifts to achieve corporate goals.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and standards.
• Monitor equipment capacities and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with Quality Department for corrective actions.

Skills

Management experience

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

College degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Job title: SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER Code: 33-45-00-210-xxx 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 or meet the pre-defined KPIs and metrics to be used 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 responsible for manufacturing deadlines and to inform other departments and Operations Manager when orders deviate from the schedule.
• Responsible for the constant monitoring of the departments/equipment capacities and utilization to implement proactive actions to maintain service levels.
• Assists in establishing associate goals and completing associate evaluations. This includes but is not limited to regular feedback to associates on their performance, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for overseeing work schedules. This includes but is not limited to overtime and approved leaves.
• Responsible for/coordinating with the Quality Department to initiate corrective action and continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity and reduce defects within the department.
• Responsible for checking information from internals ERP/MRP systems for decision making.
• Responsible for standard operations, plant layout, waste reduction or elimination, continuous improvements, engineering change control, and LEAN manufacturing experience in low and high-volume environments.
• In charge of adherence to following trouble shooting guides.
• Be the overall production area owner.

“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.

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.

Languages: English

Classification: (Exclusive use of HR) - Exempt

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage