SMT Production Lead: Lean, Throughput & Quality

Kaifa Technology; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaifa Technology in Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Planning & Execution Manager to develop and monitor SMT production schedules, coordinating with planning, engineering, quality, and maintenance to ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee stencil printing, P&P, reflow, AOI/AXI, and functional tests while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years in SMT manufacturing, with 3 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly SMT production schedules to meet customer delivery timelines.
• Coordinate production activities with planning, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee SMT line operations including stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI/AXI inspection, and functional testing.
• Drive defect reduction initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage production costs by controlling waste, rework, and machine downtime.
• Lead, train, and develop production supervisors and operators, aligning team goals and performance.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen to improve throughput and equipment performance.
• Enforce ESD controls, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a clean, compliant workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

IPC-A-610

ESD Control

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical Methods

Job description

Kaifa Technology in Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Planning & Execution Manager to develop and monitor SMT production schedules, coordinating with planning, engineering, quality, and maintenance to ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee stencil printing, P&P, reflow, AOI/AXI, and functional tests while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years in SMT manufacturing, with 3 years in leadership.