Senior Production Supervisor

SCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical products supplier in Malaysia seeks a Production Supervisor to manage and motivate a manufacturing team to achieve key performance indicators. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in engineering, over 3 years of experience in production management, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. Strong skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are required. Join us to support business growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related working experience in managing a production team.
• Experience in an optical manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team to meet KPIs.
• Interface with engineers to resolve production issues.
• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel.
• Implement IMSU/EHS directives in the workplace.
• Manage disciplinary issues through coaching.

Skills

CNC knowledge (2+3 or 5-axis)

LEAN principles

SAP knowledge

SPC knowledge

TPM knowledge

TWI knowledge

QMS knowledge

Good command of English

Good command of Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing)

Job description

Job Overview

Supervise and motivate a team of manufacturing operators & technicians to ensure that the production processes are aligned with specified key performance indicators such as quality, productivity, on‑time delivery, customer satisfaction, discipline, continuous improvement and securing profitability. Ensure the circulation of information, policies and procedures to subordinates are performed effectively. Encourage self‑management and high level of responsibility in line with growth culture principles.

Production

Interface with engineers and other supporting function groups to resolve production issues. Responsible for operation maintenance, troubleshooting and inform technical personnel for all repairs and equipment malfunctions.

Provides manufacturing information to management by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.

Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

Facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points.

Qualify subordinates skill(s) through structured training plans to meet standard operating procedure and enhance work quality.

Manage subordinates disciplinary issues by providing coaching and counselling whilst monitoring their progress. To ensure subordinates practice 5S and total productive maintenance at the workplace, to ensure sustainability of operations.

IMSU / EHS

Implements IMSU/EHS directive in his/her area of responsibility. Adhering to IMSU guidelines & local EHS legislations and promoting accident free workplace.

Lean Manufacturing

Makes use of the processes designed according to the principle of Lean Manufacturing in his or her work groups. Sees to it that ideas and recommendations from employees are included and observed during the Lean Manufacturing design process.

Any other tasks/projects assigned to you by your superior(s) from time to time.

Your Profile

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing) with CNC 2+3 or 5‑axis knowledge
• Minimum 3 years related working experience in managing a production team
• LEAN, SAP, SPC, TPM, TWI & QMS knowledge. Good command of English & Bahasa Malaysia
• Experience in an optical manufacturing environment, an added advantage.

Company

Schott Glass (M) Sdn Bhd is a well established and leading supplier of optical products. Being one of the pioneer companies in Penang, we started our operation in Prai in 1975. Headquartered in Germany, we are part of the international Schott AG operating in Asia, Europe & Nafta with approximately 15,000 employees worldwide.

Our mission is to profitably enable our customers' success through unique solutions based on our competencies in glass, specialty materials and superior technologies. To support our business growth, we are seeking dynamic people who see beyond the future of glass to join us.

Application Process

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a production supervisor?
• Do you have experience working within a lean agile team?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 9001?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?