Supervisor III, Production - Manufacturing

Private Advertiser; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser, Malaysia, seeks a Supervisor III, Production to lead a high‑volume manufacturing team across shifts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. You will apply lean principles, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, quality and maintenance to resolve issues.

The role requires 5–7 years in production, with 2–3 years in supervision, strong problem solving, and ISO/IATF 16949 awareness. You must be adaptable to a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of production experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949, EHS and quality management systems.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members across shifts and lines.
• Ensure daily production schedules meet safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime; implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Enforce compliance with EHS standards, policies, and 5S/lean practices.
• Plan manpower, shifts, and attendance.
• Manage production documentation, reporting, and escalation of issues to management.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and handover to mass production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Supervisor III, Production will be responsible for leading and managing a production team to achieve daily manufacturing targets in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role ensures smooth production operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and develops a high-performing workforce aligned with manufacturing excellence standards.

Key responsibilities

Supervise and lead production team members across assigned shifts and production lines.

Ensure daily production schedules are met in compliance with safety, quality, and delivery requirements.

Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, yield, scrap, downtime) and implement corrective actions as needed.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, cost reduction, and process efficiency.

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and equipment issues.

Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to build skill and capability.

Enforce compliance with EHS standards, company policies, and 5S/lean manufacturing practices.

Ensure proper manpower planning, shift scheduling, and attendance management.

Manage production documentation, reporting, and escalation of issues to management.

Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth handover to mass production.

About you

Bachelor's degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5–7 years of production experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/lead role.

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.

Good understanding of ISO/IATF 16949, EHS, and quality management systems.

Proven leadership, people management, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment with flexibility to support multiple shifts.