Shift Production Supervisor (Based in Ipoh)

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ipoh is seeking an experienced production manager. The role involves managing production schedules, adhering to quality standards, and driving employee development. Candidates should have at least 5 years in production management, with a focus on lean manufacturing and supervisory experience. This is a full-time, onsite position, offering competitive compensation and the opportunity for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume, high-mix production environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedule to meet adherence.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Manage employee attrition and retention.

Skills

Production schedule adherence

HPU improvement

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin/Economics/Production Management

Tools

Oracle

ERP

SAP

MRP tools

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development.
• Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet production plan.
• Comparing with available resources.
• Managing dispatching of work orders according to the build plan.
• Drive for workmanship and quality improvements.
• Managing and controlling direct material usage.
• Keeping inventories at desired level.
• Managing employee attrition and retention.
• Managing and coordinating key employee activities to enhance team work and working environment.
• Ensuring compliance to Safety, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.
• Meet the performance metrics (HPU, DPPM, Cycle time, Job Closure, Cross Training, Scrap / Reject and attendance.
• Take part or to be trained on company's initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Computer software knowlegde etc, especially in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

This role is 100% onsite.

Culture Commitment

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies

We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.