SUPV I PRODUCTION

TE Connectivity; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee planning, scheduling, and running of production streams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or a related field, along with 3–5 years in production, including a supervisory role. Responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Suitable candidates must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of production experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Good understanding of ISO/IATF 16949 and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members across assigned shifts.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met in compliance with safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Implement corrective actions for key performance indicators.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Leadership skills

People management

Conflict resolution

Flexibility to support multiple shifts

Education

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

Job description

Supervises the planning, scheduling, setting up, and running of routine and production streams.

Job 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.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3‑5 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.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent.