Senior Production Supervisor

Winway Interconnect Technology (M); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a production supervisor/manager to lead daily operations in Bayan Lepas. You will oversee assembly, crimping, soldering, testing, and inspections, ensuring SOPs and work instructions are followed and safety standards are met.

You will plan production schedules, manage changes, tooling readiness, and line performance while maintaining strict quality and traceability. Weekend/overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production operators or assembly lines.
• Strong knowledge of process control and safety practices.
• Understanding of quality control systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall production activities and productivity improvements.
• Lead, supervise, and support operators in daily tasks (assembly, crimping, soldering, testing).
• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet targets.
• Oversee changeovers, tooling prep, and readiness before production.
• Ensure safe use of tools and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain process control and accurate scrap/material records.
• Perform first article inspections and uphold process discipline.
• Track material usage and ensure traceability of records.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and internal quality requirements.
• Identify, report, and escalate quality issues or deviations.
• Support quality improvements and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and procedures.
• Enforce safety rules and monitor safe behavior.
• Maintain a clean, organized 5S production environment.
• Report unsafe acts/conditions promptly and record outputs daily.
• Prepare production reports and line performance updates for supervisors.
• Provide feedback and improvement actions; manage operator performance.
• Lead daily meetings and drive scrap reduction and productivity gains.
• Allocate operators and workflows to support targets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Process control

Quality management

Safety compliance

SOP adherence

5S housekeeping

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Manufacturing

Electrical or related fields

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Manage overall production activities, including productivity improvement, output achievement, and scrap control.

Lead, supervise, and support operators in daily tasks such as assembly, crimping, soldering, testing, and inspection, ensuring adherence to SOPs and work instructions.

Plan, organize, and monitor production schedules to meet output, productivity, and delivery targets.

Oversee order change implementation, tooling preparation, and changeover processes to ensure readiness of tooling, materials, and setup before production begins.

Ensure proper and safe use of tools, equipment, machinery, and materials in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Maintain process control activities including scrap recording, material shortage transactions, and documentation accuracy.

Perform first article inspections prior to mass production and ensure process discipline throughout production.

Track, record, and control raw material usage to ensure material accuracy and traceability.

Ensure all products meet customer specifications and internal quality requirements.

Identify, report, and escalate quality issues or process deviations promptly.

Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in root cause analysis for defects or recurring issues.

Ensure compliance with quality management systems and related procedures.

Enforce compliance with production safety rules and monitor safe working behavior among operators.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment in line with 5S standards.

Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or potential hazards immediately.

Record daily production output, machine downtime, scrap levels, manpower attendance, and other relevant production data accurately.

Track raw material usage, verify records, and ensure complete material traceability.

Prepare and submit production reports and line performance updates to supervisors or department heads.

Provide timely feedback on production issues and recommend improvement actions.

Manage line discipline, operator performance, and workforce distribution to ensure smooth operations.

Train, coach, motivate, and develop operators to enhance their skills and overall performance.

Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Foster teamwork, effective communication, and strong work discipline among operators.

Lead daily meetings to communicate plans, issues, and operational updates clearly.

Drive scrap reduction, productivity improvement, and output achievement efforts.

Manage operator allocation and workflow distribution to support production targets.

Perform any additional duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or related fields.

At least 3 years of hands-on leadership experience managing production operators or assembly line operations, preferably in electronics or cable manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of process control, employee supervision, and production line management.

Good understanding of production safety practices, quality control, and quality management systems.

Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to read and follow work instructions in English and/or Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.

Willing to work weekends or overtime when required.

Responsible, proactive, disciplined, and able to perform under pressure.