SMT & MI Production Manager

Robert Bosch (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Robert Bosch (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Operations Leader in Penang to drive manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement across SMT/MI processes. You will lead production teams, coordinate line audits, and ensure on-time delivery and cost reduction through effective resource planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Strong leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills are essential, with a track record of delivering productivity and quality improvements in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in SMT and/or MI operations.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing production teams and operations.
• Strong knowledge of SMT/MI processes, Lean/BPS, PFMEA, SAP, 8D and problem-solving methods.
• Proven ability to drive productivity, OEE, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an overall understanding of customer and product requirements, strategy, goals and objectives for production operation.
• Lead and drive daily operation meetings and MOE1/12 department initiatives.
• Develop and track monitoring systems for production activities, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and cost reduction.
• Plan headcount per shift, align resources to meet production and customer needs.
• Lead continuous improvement and I4.0 activities within MOE1/11/12.
• Coach, train and develop production staff and ensure a culture of quality first.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Quality

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

1) Develop an overall understanding of the customer and the product requirements, the strategy, goals and objectives for production operation.

2) Responsible for the KPIs below.
I. Cost Per Placement
II. Utilization / Overall Equipment Efficiency
III. Internal Defect Cost
IV. Quick Changeover
V. Materials Inventory Accuracy and Physical Inventory Count
VI. On-Time Delivery
VII. Operator Defect Escapee
VIII. Productivity
IX. First Pass Yield

3) Leading BPS activities in MOE1 Department.

4) Lead and drive Daily Operation Meeting.

5) Develop and track monitoring systems relevant to the production activities. Lead products quality, on
time delivery and cost-reduction activities. Ensure goals are clear to all production staffs and
continuous improvement is being achieved.

6) Monitor and achieve Daily production loading based on Planned schedule. Head count planning for
each shift to maximize output. Identify operational resource requirements to meet the needs of Production and customer/product requirement.

7) Leading Continuous Improvement and I4.0 activities in MOE 11/12 Department.

8) Create a healthy teamwork environment.

9) Develop and motivate Production Team members to perform their full potential, providing direction and timely feedback for the benefit of Production function.

10) Create an environment that is culturally embedded in a “Quality First” mentality.

11) Work with all levels of the organization to improve quality, delivery and cost reduction activities to
meet the set KPI in MOE1 Department.

12) Instill a continuous improvement mentality in Production. Foster good morale, a proactive and positive culture.

13) Evaluate staff performance with goal setting in line with department goal.

14) Coach and train Officers, Supervisors, Leaders, Operators and Material Handlers.

15) Lead, drive and coordinate for any line audit preparation.

16) Any other related duties assigned by immediate superior form time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, or related discipline.

5 – 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in SMT and/or MI operations.

Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing production teams and operations.

Strong knowledge of SMT/MI processes, Lean/BPS, PFMEA, SAP, 8D and problem-solving methods.

Proven ability to drive productivity, OEE, quality, delivery and cost improvements.

Strong people leadership, coaching and continuous improvement capabilities.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc

Company Insurances and etc

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Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros), and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd. Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction has begun in May 2021 and first series of production to commence in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros), and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd. Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction has begun in May 2021 and first series of production to commence in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Perks and benefits Medical Dental Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave